1 Where does the picture of Joey mentioned in the "Author's Note" now hang? In the village veterinary hospital In the village hall In Albert's old house In the village curiosity shop 2 Who painted Joey's picture? Trooper Warren Captain Stewart Captain Nicholls Albert 3 Why, according to the "Author's Note," was War Horse written? To explain the author's own personal relationship to Joey To praise and honor British patriotism in a time of crisis To commemorate Joey and the others who took part in the war To show how war disrupts innocent lives such as Joey's 4 Which of the following events is depicted first in the novel? The death of Joey's mother Joey's birth A horse sale Joey's first meeting with Albert 5 What other horse is Joey separated from during the auction? Joey's mother Joey's brother Joey's sister Joey's father 6 Who is the first member of Albert's family to encounter Joey? Albert's father Albert's mother Albert himself Albert's uncle 7 What color is Joey's coat? Tan Red Hazel Black 8 What markings does Joey have? A white cross on his forehead and two white socks A white patch on his chest and two white socks A white cross on his forehead and four white socks A white patch on his chest and two white socks 9 Why does Albert give his new horse the name "Joey?" Albert's own middle name is "Joseph." "Joseph" was the name of one of Albert's uncles, a man who raised racehorses. Albert picks the name at random, but wants the horse to have a human name. The name rhymes with "Zoey," the name of his family's older horse. 10 What does Albert's special call to Joey resemble? The noise made by a raven The noise made by an owl The noise made by an eagle The noise made by a rooster 11 What service does Albert perform for his community? Reading to an old blind woman Teaching Bible stories to young schoolchildren Gathering clothes for the homeless Ringing the village church bells 12 What must Joey do in order to avoid being sold or shot by Albert's father? Sleep somewhere other than the stables Work as a plow horse Get along on friendlier terms with Zoey Race another horse to win a bet 13 What character flaw or flaws does Albert's father have? He once set a building on fire. He steals small objects. He has affairs with multiple women. He drinks and makes bets. 14 Why does Albert's father sell Joey to Captain Nicholls? Albert's father believes that selling Joey is the only way to keep Albert out of the army. Albert's father urgently needs money. Albert's father wants to insult his son. Albert's father wants his community to realize that he is a patriotic and thoughtful man. 15 Why can't Albert accompany Captain Nicholls and the other men to war? Albert has recently been injured. Albert is too young. Albert has a heart defect. Albert is too small. 16 What job did Colonel Samuel Perkins have before serving in the armed forces? Butcher Innkeeper Small-time actor Jockey 17 Who shares Captain Nicholls's idea that the war will be difficult and drawn-out? Captain Stewart Albert's father Colonel Samuel Perkins No other character 18 What does Captain Nicholls ask Colonel Samuel Perkins to do? To be more exacting with Joey To be more gentle with Joey To train Joey alongside Topthorn To stop training Joey entirely 19 What color is Topthorn? Black White Gray Brown 20 What does Captain Stewart identify as Topthorn's greatest asset? Topthorn's stamina or endurance Topthorn's speed and agility Topthorn's ability to sense approaching danger Topthorn's ability to stay calm under fire 21 Why are the horses upset during the crossing from England to France? Two of the ships almost collide. The Germans attempt to attack the English ships. One of the ships begins to flood. The weather is stormy. 22 Who effectively comforts Joey during the crossing by boat into France? Colonel Samuel Perkins Trooper Warren Topthorn Captain Nicholls 23 What upsetting sight greets Captain Nicholls and the troops when the arrive in France? Considerable numbers of wounded soldiers A crowd of orphaned children Elderly men and women living in extreme poverty Large numbers of dead horses 24 Initially, why do Joey and Topthorn often find themselves together when they are with the English? Joey is for the most part incapable of remaining calm unless he is near Topthorn. Colonel Samuel Perkins is tasked with leading both horses simultaneously. Their riders, Captain Nicholls and Captain Stewart, are close companions. The two horses are tasked with pulling a cart full of explosives. 25 What is the outcome of the first battle that Joey sees? The English take prisoners, but Captain Nicholls is killed. The English take prisoners, and do so without any noted casualties. The English are scattered and retreat, but do so without any noted casualties. The English are scattered and retreat, and Captain Nicholls is killed.
