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1. 1.

   Complete the sentences by choosing the correct options.

   1. When the stable bell rang, Black Beauty was
      1. eating hay.
      2. fast asleep.
      3. lying on straw.
      4. waiting for John.
   2. John said, "You must go well now, if ever you did." By this statement he meant Black Beauty must
      1. become well. 
      2. be good.
      3. gallop fast.
      4. win the race.
   3. After the long journey, Black Beauty suffered from
      1. muscle pain.
      2. dehydration.
      3. high fever.
      4. lung infection.
   4. Though gravely unwell, Black Beauty seemed happy since he had
      1. fetched the doctor.
      2. saved his mistress's life.
      3. run the fastest.
      4. obeyed his master.
2. 2.

   Why did Black Beauty get no time to rest in Dr White's house after the long journey?

3. 3.

   The reader understands from the story that John was extremely fond of Black Beauty. Identify at least three incidents in the story Which Show John's caring nature towards him.

4. 4.

   Why did Black Beauty become grievously ill after his journey to the doctor?

5. 5.

   Identify the sentence in the story which shows that Black Beauty was sensitive to his master's needs.

6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate similes.

   1. Katie swam in the lake which was as ________________________________
   2. The small boy jumped up and down like ________________________________
   3. My father lit up the house with coloured bulbs like ________________________________
   4. My little sister is as sweet as ________________________________
   5. His foot was so dirty, it smelled like a ________________________________