Vocabulary
Quotes
Chapters 1-10
Chapters 11-21
Characters
100

She had the stamina of an Irish draft horse. 

What is the ability to do prolonged physical effort? 

100

"And I need the money, Joey, I need the money bad."

Who is Albert's Father

100
Joey is this old when he is first purchased by Albert's father.
What is six-months old?
100
The Welshman and German soldiers do this to decide who will take Joey with them when he is found in no-man's land.
What is flip a coin?
100
The angriest horse in the Germany artillery unit with Joey.
Who is Coco?
200

The major put his hand on Albert's shoulder to console him. 

What is provide comfort at a time of grief, or disappointment?

200

"I would rather die alongside you. But I’ll do my best to see to it that we all get through and get back home – that much I promise you."

Who is Friedrich?

 

200
Emilie suffers from this illness when the horses are housed on her farm.
What is pneumonia?
200
Sergeant Thunder bids against this person at the final auction for Joey, before Grandpapa steps in and outbids them both.
Who is the Butcher of Cambrai?
200
This person came up with the idea to collect money to bid on Joey in the final auction?
Who is Major Martin?
300

Joey met an impenetrable barrier of barbed wire. 

What is impossible to pass through or enter? 

300

"No horse, no guns. No horse, no ammunition. No horse, no cavalry. No horse, no ambulances. No horse, no water for the troops at the front. Lifeline of the whole army, you said, sir."

Who is David? 

300
Joey receives this medal of honor from the German soldiers.
What is the iron cross?
300
Heinie and Topthorn were the top cart pullers for this branch of the German military.
What is the artillery?
300
This person became like a brother to Albert in the war, but was killed by a shell while tending to wounded horses on the front line.
Who is David?
400

The soldiers felt the exhilaration of victory after winning the battle.

What is a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation?

400

"Then it is true what we say, that there is only one thing at which the English are better than the French. They are meaner. You have not paid me my English penny, my friend."

Who is Emilie's Grandfather? 

400
The color of the German uniforms.
What is grey?
400
Grandpapa sells Joey to Albert for this amount.
What is an English penny?
400
This character was a butcher and does not seem to agree with the war. He is very peaceful by nature and takes an interest in Topthorn.
Who is Friedrich?
500

He was meticulous and kind in his grooming of Joey. 

What is showing great attention to detail? 

500

"He will have to do what the others do, Herr Doctor,’ said the major in a steely voice. ‘No more and no less. I cannot make exceptions. If you pass him fit, he’s fit and that’s that."

Who is Her Major?

500
Joey is given this long to learn to plough the fields as a farm horse.
What is one week?
500
Albert comes to the Allied forces and works for...
What is the Vet Corps?
500
This young soldier did not want to join the war; he was a blacksmith who was forced to join the Allied Troops so his father could keep his business. He was also kind to Joey, but not a very good rider.
Who is Trooper Warren?
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