Characters
The groom at Black Beauty's "last home". He recognized Black Beauty by the white star on his forehead.
Joe Green
Mr. Berry
A female horse.
Mare
What kind of men were Governor Grant and Reuban Smith when they were not drinking?
Kind and caring
In what ways was Jerry Barker showing the honor code?
Answers may vary
Jerry's other horse, who fought in the Crimean War.
Captain
Jerry's new name for Black Beauty.
A person who takes care of horses (cleaning stallls, feeding them, and exercising them).
groom
Which of the following is not true of Jerry Baker?
He was respected by many people
He was always looking for ways to make more money
He cared more about resting and spending time with family than making money
He cares for his horses and family members before himself
He was always looking for ways to make more money
What is the golden rule, and how did Jerry Model is for Dinah?
Varied answers (do unto others and taking her to the doctor)
Jerry's wife.
Polly
A cab driver who is well-respected by others and tends to settle disputes. He has been on the cab stand longer than anyone and helped Jerry earn money when he was sick.
Governor (Governor Grant)
something used to hold a horse's head up high. It is very uncomfortable for the horse and only done for fashion.
Bearing rein
How did Black Beauty change after going to live with Farmer Thoroughgood?
He regained some strength and was healthier.
He grew even more tired and his eyesight was worse.
He became angry at everyone around him.
He developed thrush in his feet.
He regained some strength and was healthier.
What lesson have you learned from this book?
Answers will vary
A young lady living at Earlshall Park. She loves to ride horses, but was injured when she tried to ride the spirited horse.
Lady Anne
The coachman at Earlshall Park who has a drinking problem. He injures Black Beauty and dies riding while drunk.
Reuban Smith
What is almost as dangerous/ bad as cruelty?
ignorance
How are the first and last settings of the story similar?
They are both cab companies in the city.
They are both happy places with room for Beauty to roam and be healthy.
They are both filled with people who don't care about animals.
Black Beauty makes it back home to the same field with his mother.
They are both happy places with room for Beauty to roam and be healthy.
What is the trademark of the devil?
Cruelty
Black Beauty's owner, who had great respect for other people and his animals. He was a cab driver until he got sick.
Jerry Barker
Black Beauty's old friend, who returns to the story looking miserable and almost at the end of her life.
Ginger
A deceptive or dishonest person.
Humbug
What horse replaced Captain?
Hotspur
What lesson did from Samson's treatment of Giner?
Answers will vary (a bad temper will never make a good horse/ a good man will make a good horse)