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Black Beauty
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Black Beauty - Study Flashcards
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| Who wrote Black Beauty? | Anna Sewell, an English Quaker who lived from 1820-1878 |
| When was Black Beauty originally published? | 1877 |
| What is Black Beauty's original name as a colt? | Darkie (because he was a dull black color) |
| What is Black Beauty's mother's name? | Duchess, though the master often called her "Pet" |
| What advice did Black Beauty's mother give him? | To grow up gentle and good, never learn bad ways, do his work with a good will, lift his feet well when trotting, and never bite or kick even in play |
| What happened to the plowboy Dick? | He was caught by the master throwing stones at the colts for fun, was punished, and was fired from the farm |
| What is a "hunt" as described in Chapter 2? | An event where dogs (hounds) and men on horseback chase and kill an animal like a hare or fox for sport |
| Who was Rob Roy? | A good horse with no vice in him who broke his leg during the hunt and had to be shot |
| Who was George Gordon? | The squire's only son who died from a broken neck after falling from his horse during the hunt |
| What physical features made Black Beauty handsome? | A bright black coat, one white foot, and a pretty white star on his forehead |
| At what age was Black Beauty sold to Squire Gordon? | Four years old |
| What is "breaking in" a horse? | Teaching a horse to wear a saddle and bridle, carry a rider, wear a collar/crupper/breeching, pull a cart, and obey commands to go fast or slow |
| What must a horse learn during breaking in regarding behavior? | Never to start at what he sees, never speak to other horses, never bite or kick, and always do his master's will even when tired or hungry |
| Who decided to break in Black Beauty himself? | His master, because he didn't want Black Beauty to be frightened or hurt |
| What did Black Beauty's mother say about why men enjoy hunting? | She said she never understood why men love this sport since it often hurts them, spoils good horses, and tears up fields, all for a hare or fox they could catch more easily another way |
| Who was Old Daniel? | The man who looked after the horses on the farm; he was gentle like the master |
| What did Squire Gordon check when examining Black Beauty? | His eyes, mouth, and legs, and had him walk, trot, and gallop |
| How many colts lived in the meadow besides Black Beauty? | Six young colts, who were older than him |
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