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Scholastic ACTION: February 14, 2011

DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about “Teen Cowboy” Click the bubble next to the best answer to each question.

1
How old is David?
  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
2
Where is the Muddy Water Ranch located?
  1. Oklahoma
  2. Indiana
  3. Ohio
  4. Tennessee
3
The ranch owner's nickname is _____.
  1. Sonny
  2. Solo
  3. Rodeo
  4. Lobo
4
After __________ ended, many black people became cowboys.
  1. slavery
  2. free speech
  3. World War II
  4. segregation
5
Nat Love was a cowboy who ____.
  1. became a football star
  2. became a movie star
  3. wrote a book
  4. all of the above
6
Cowboys probably needed to __________.
  1. have strength and energy
  2. be brave
  3. understand animals
  4. all of the above
7
Which statement is a fact?
  1. Being a cowboy sounds fun.
  2. David has won riding awards.
  3. Horses are more beautiful than any other animal.
  4. Everyone should ride horses.
8
Which of these statements is an opinion?
  1. Buffalo are scary.
  2. At the ranch, David has learned about black history.
  3. David can lasso a steer.
  4. David volunteers at the ranch.
9
Which happened first?
  1. David had his first riding lesson.
  2. The Civil War ended.
  3. David learned how to ride and care for horses.
  4. Clarence Clemons opened his ranch.
10
What is the main idea of this story?
  1. Riding a horse is difficult.
  2. David has a great life.
  3. Nat Love was very tough.
  4. Black cowboys played a role in the Old West, and they still inspire people today.
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