CHAPTER 6
RUINED
•Why did the owner decide to sell the black horse?
The owner decided to sell the black horse because its knees were damaged, and he did
not want a horse with such injuries in his stables.
•How did the new master treat the horse, and what challenges did the horse face?
The new master hired out horses and carriages. Although the horse was popular for
being good-tempered, it was ridden by many people, some of whom did not know how
to treat a horse properly. This led to harsh treatment and suffering.
•What did the cruel driver do when the horse started limping, and how did a kind
farmer help?
The cruel driver whipped the horse, thinking it was pretending to be lazy. He ignored the
pain the horse was in. However, a kind farmer noticed that a stone was stuck in the
horse's hoof, removed it, and allowed the horse to continue its journey more
comfortably.
•Who was Reuben Smith, and what was his major flaw?
Reuben Smith was a stable caretaker who was skilled, kind to horses, and
well-liked. However, his major flaw was his love of drinking, which
sometimes made him irresponsible.
•How did the horse get injured while being ridden by Reuben Smith?
Smith, while drunk, whipped the horse to go faster on a dark road full of
loose stones. One of the horse’s shoes came loose, and the sharp stones
injured its hoof. The horse eventually fell, throwing Smith to the ground,
where he screamed in pain.
•Why did the horse begin to lose strength under Mr. Barry's care?
Mr. Barry provided good food for the horse, but his groom, Filcher, secretly
stole the horse’s oats for himself and his son. As a result, the horse was
always hungry, became weak, and lost its strength.
True or False :
1)The author was sold because he was
not a good
F horse.
2) The author enjoyed riding with Lady
T
Anne.
F
3) The author received plenty of food
from his groom. T
4) The author was treated well by Mr. T
Barry.
5) The author was hurt by sharp stones
on the road.
Choose the correct answer :
1) Who was the new master of the B horse?
a) Robert
b) A man who hired out horses and carriages
c) The Earl
d) Reuben Smith
2) What problem did the horse have with the B first
driver?
a) The driver was too slow
b) A stone got stuck in the horse's foot
c) The horse was too tired
d) The driver was veryB kind
3) Who was Lady Anne?
a) The horse's owner
b) The Earl's daughter
c) A blacksmith
d) A groom
4) What was Reuben Smith's big C problem?
a) He was not good with horses
b) He was always late
c) He loved drinking
d) He disliked horses
5) What did Mr. Barry do for the A horse?
a) Ordered the best food
b) Rode the horse himself
c) Fired the groom
d) Took the horse to the blacksmith
6) Who was Filcher? C
a) Mr. Barry's friend
b) The horse's new master
c) The horse's groom
d) A farmer
C masters?
7) How did the horse feel about his different
a) Always happy
b) Always sad
c) Sometimes treated well, sometimes poorly
d) Never liked any master