Horses
Who is the main character of the story?
Black Beauty
Black Beauty's first owner.
Has to sell Black Beauty because his wife is sick and they have to move.
Squire Gordon
"But still you must do your best wherever you are, and keep your good name."
Who said it and what is their relationship with Black Beauty
Duchess, Black Beauty's mom.
What is Black Beauty's first encounter with Animal Cruelty?
Being forced to wear a bearing rein and the Lady and Lord's home.
How does our story end?
Black Beauty's last home is with Joe Green. Where he returns to his easy work and high spirits.
She is one of Black Beauty's first friends. Who is it?
Ginger
Is a young stableboy when we meet him.
Almost kills Black Beauty.
Comes back at the end of the novel.
Joe Green
"As sure as I'm alive, there's that little patch of white hair that John used to call, "Beauty's three penny bit, it must be Beauty! Do you know me?"
Joe Green
How does Captain get his name?
He is a former war horse.
What is our story's exposition?
Beauty is home with her mom. She is raised to not kick, don't bite, and always do your best.
The "Fat, little gray" pony. Who is it?
Merrylegs
This character is killed while riding Black Beauty when her shoe falls off.
Reuben Smith
"Ah, I did once. But it's no use. Men are stronger, and if they are mean without feeling, there is nothing we can do. I hate to suffer another day."
Ginger
How does Reuben Smith die?
He drinks and rides Black Beauty too fast with a loose shoe. Beauty collapses and throws Reuben Smith off of him.
How many times is Black Beauty sold as part of our rising action?
Five times.
He is an older cab horse who teaches Black Beauty in wise ways. Who is it?
Captain
A groomer hired by Mr. Barry, who lies about his duties during work and causes Black Beauty to develop thrush on her feet.
Alfred Smirk
"Look here missus, I've got a wife and dear children at home. Now you get into that cab. I'll take you for free. I'd be ashamed if I take any money from you."
Jerry Barker
What type of horse owner is Mr. Barry?
He has good intentions, but does not know anything about horses and hires lazy groomers.
What is the climax of the story?
Black Beauty collapses after being overworked as a cab horse and almost dies.
Hotspur
Name the Black Beauty's owners, In ORDER.
- Squire Gordon
- The Lord and Mistress
- Mr. Barry
- Jerry Barker
- Cab Horse
- Farmer Thoroughgood
- Joe Green
What point of view is the story told from and who is telling the story?
First Person
Black Beauty
The first and last settings of the novel are similar because...
They are both happy places where Black Beauty can roam and be healthy.
What is the main conflict in Black Beauty?
Animal Cruelty