War Horse Quizzes

War Horse Quiz 1

1 Where does the picture of Joey mentioned in the "Author's Note" now hang?
In the village curiosity shop

In the village veterinary hospital

In the village hall

In Albert's old house
2 Who painted Joey's picture?
Trooper Warren

Albert

Captain Nicholls

Captain Stewart
3 Why, according to the "Author's Note," was War Horse written?
To show how war disrupts innocent lives such as Joey's

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
4 Which of the following events is depicted first in the novel?
A horse sale

Joey's birth

Joey's first meeting with Albert

The death of Joey's mother
5 What other horse is Joey separated from during the auction?
Joey's father

Joey's brother

Joey's sister

Joey's mother
6 Who is the first member of Albert's family to encounter Joey?
Albert's mother

Albert himself

Albert's uncle

Albert's father
7 What color is Joey's coat?
Red

Hazel

Tan

Black
8 What markings does Joey have?
A white patch on his chest and two white socks

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
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 rooster

The noise made by an owl

The noise made by an eagle

The noise made by a raven
11 What service does Albert perform for his community?
Reading to an old blind woman

Teaching Bible stories to young schoolchildren

Ringing the village church bells

Gathering clothes for the homeless
12 What must Joey do in order to avoid being sold or shot by Albert's father?
Work as a plow horse

Get along on friendlier terms with Zoey

Race another horse to win a bet

Sleep somewhere other than the stables
13 What character flaw or flaws does Albert's father have?
He drinks and makes bets.

He once set a building on fire.

He has affairs with multiple women.

He steals small objects.
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 wants to insult his son.

Albert's father urgently needs money.

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?
Jockey

Butcher

Small-time actor

Innkeeper
17 Who shares Captain Nicholls's idea that the war will be difficult and drawn-out?
No other character

Albert's father

Captain Stewart

Colonel Samuel Perkins
18 What does Captain Nicholls ask Colonel Samuel Perkins to do?
To be more gentle with Joey

To train Joey alongside Topthorn

To be more exacting with Joey

To stop training Joey entirely
19 What color is Topthorn?
Black

White

Brown

Gray
20 What does Captain Stewart identify as Topthorn's greatest asset?
Topthorn's speed and agility

Topthorn's ability to stay calm under fire

Topthorn's stamina or endurance

Topthorn's ability to sense approaching danger
21 Why are the horses upset during the crossing from England to France?
The weather is stormy.

Two of the ships almost collide.

The Germans attempt to attack the English ships.

One of the ships begins to flood.
22 Who effectively comforts Joey during the crossing by boat into France?
Topthorn

Colonel Samuel Perkins

Captain Nicholls

Trooper Warren
23 What upsetting sight greets Captain Nicholls and the troops when the arrive in France?
Considerable numbers of wounded soldiers

Large numbers of dead horses

A crowd of orphaned children

Elderly men and women living in extreme poverty
24 Initially, why do Joey and Topthorn often find themselves together when they are with the English?
Colonel Samuel Perkins is tasked with leading both horses simultaneously.

Joey is for the most part incapable of remaining calm unless he is near Topthorn.

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 are scattered and retreat, and Captain Nicholls is killed.

The English take prisoners, but Captain Nicholls is killed.

The English are scattered and retreat, but do so without any noted casualties.

The English take prisoners, and do so without any noted casualties.

How was helping Emilie and her Grandfather like the old times with Joey

Chapter 10 describes the early stages of Joey's stay with the old man and his granddaughter Emilie, who is particularly delighted by the presence of the horses in her grandfather's stables. There was comfort with them, just like old times.

Asked by Max L #1337062

Answered by Aslan on 2/22/2024 8:09 AM