10 questions
What is the "universal obsession" at the center of the story?
seeing the Wonder Horse
capturing the Wonder Horse
telling stories about the Wonder Horse
describing the Wonder Horse to others
When does the boy first see the Wonder Horse?
in high summer
in the cold of winter
only in his dreams
at a parade
The boy thinks "I felt like an executioner" just before capturing the Wonder Horse because
he feels he has fulfilled his dreams.
the Wonder Horse is no longer admirable.
the Wonder Horse is dying.
he feels he has killed the horse's spirit.
How does the boy feel when the Wonder Horse falls as they go through town?
He feels powerful and manly.
It hurts him to see the horse suffer and be humiliated.
He is glad the horse is afraid and full of panic.
He doesn't even notice that the horse has fallen.
The boy doesn't try to capture the Wonder Horse again because
he is happy that the Wonder Horse is free.
he is too tired to chase him through the snow.
his father comes and stops him.
he doesn't admire the Wonder Horse anymore.
Which one of these is a mandate?
a question
a request
a command
a piece of advice
Which of these is most likely to make a person recoil?
a cute, friendly dog
a beautiful sunset
a cool breeze
a large, hissing snake
It would be an indignity to
be sent to the principal's office.
miss an appointment.
receive an award.
make a new friend.
An indomitable person
gives up easily.
has no self-confidence.
is not very brave.
is strong in many different ways.
To keep a vigil, you need to
go to sleep quickly.
stay awake and be watchful.
find out where it lives.
take a long walk.