Characters
Who is the main character of our book?
Alec Ramsay
Where is the Black from?
Arabia
What caused The Drake to sink?
It was struck by lightning in the storm
What is Alec's main problem at the beginning of the book?
He is shipwrecked on an island!
What was the name of the ship that sank?
The Drake
Who is the man who was a world-class jockey and won the Kentucky Derby with the horse Chang?
Henry Daily
Chicago, IL
What scares the Black so much that he jumps a 7 foot fence?
A low-flying airplane
What gift saves Alec's life?
The knife from his uncle
Who is the Black's best four-legged friend?
Napoleon
Who is the sports reporter who gets the Black into the race?
In what city was Alec visiting his uncle?
Bombay
What is the main hurdle that the Black has to get over before he can race? Is he able to get this thing?
He needs a pedigree; he does not get one
What does Alec have to do before he can compete in the Match Race?
He has to complete his exams
What does the Black do when Alec gets into the saddle?
He bucks him off violently
What is Alec's uncle's name?
Ralph
Where is Alec training to race the Black? (where they sneak to in the night)
Belmont
What is the first thing Alec does after the Match Race?
He checks the Black's wounded leg
What is the reason that Alec and the Black get a late start in the Match Race?
Alec gets off the saddle to check on the Black
Deep in the woods near a pond
Who are the owners of Sun Raider and Cyclone?
Mr. E.L. Hurst and Mr. C.T. Volence
What is the name of the town Alec lives in?
Flushing, NY
In which ocean does The Drake sink? (Bonus points if you can tell me what country's coast it was)
The Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Spain
What is the main problem that occurs when Alec is trying to get the Black onto the rescue ship?
The Black freaks out and kicks Alec hard enough that he cuts his leg to the bone
What is the name of the moss that the Black and Alec eat?
Caragheen