Character
Who was the director of Poland's national stud farm?
Andrzej Kristalovich
What was the lesson being taught in the story?
The lesson is that you should do what is right and be selfless rather than ignore a problem.
Who discovered that Hitler kidnapped purebred horses?
American Soldiers
Where does the story take place in time?
World War II
What year was basketball invented?
1891
Who was Captain Thomas Stewart?
He was the son of a Tennessee senator, and was an intelligence officer in the second Cavalry.
How did Hitler act about his kidnapped horses?
He felt that they were important for the military but he also felt that his army needed food and this was the best way.
What was Hitler's plan with the purebred horses?
To slaughter them for food.
What was America recovering from during World War II.
America was still recovering from the Great Depression.
How many keys are on a piano?
On a standard piano there are 88 keys.
Who created multiple stud farms in Germany and wanted German horses to be the best in the world?
Gustav Rau
How did the American troops show bravery?
They showed bravery by crossing the enemy lines to save the horses.
Why could Alois Podhajsky no longer jump, and how did this affect his future?
Alois Podhajsky hurt his back and was no longer able to jump, so he switched to dressage. Later, he became the Australian director of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.
Where were the horses located?
On a secret farm behind enemy lines.
How many bones are in a horse's tail?
There are typically 18 bones in a horse's tail.
Who was the leader of the American troops that wanted to save the horses?
Colonel Charles Hancock
How did Americans show selflessness?
Americans showed selflessness by putting their lives on the line to save horses when they could've played it safe and not put themselves in danger.
Why was slaughtering horses for food such a big deal?
The Russians were coming in and Hitler needed to feed his army.
What kind of horses needed rescuing?
The horses were purebred Lipizzaner stallions which are bred as military horses.
What is a Triple Crown in horse racing?
A Triple Crown is an award when you win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
Which horse was a Gray Arabian stallion fouled in Poland?
Lotnik
What are the character themes between the Americans and Hitler?
Hitler is acting selfish and only thinking of himself and his troops, and how they will eat. The American soldiers are more focused on saving the horses and not thinking of themselves.
How did the American soldiers find out about the horses in danger?
They kidnapped a German spy and inside his briefcase were pictures of the world's finest purebreds. They knew something was suspicious.
How many horses were kidnapped by Hitler?
151 horses.
How many Mondays are in the year of 2025?
52 Mondays in 2025.