War Horse
Chapter 3 Analysis
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Key Vocabulary
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bullock ▼
A young castrated bull, kept for farm work or for beef.
foreboding ▼
A strong feeling that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen.
mortgage ▼
A loan taken out to buy property; if the repayments are not kept up, the lender can take the property back.
vehemently ▼
With great force, passion, or intensity; expressing strong feeling or conviction.
fit of pique ▼
A sudden burst of irritation or resentment, usually caused by wounded pride or feeling overlooked.
on condition ▼
Only if a particular requirement is met; subject to a specific agreement or rule.
piggery ▼
A place where pigs are kept and raised; a pig farm or enclosure.
suspicious ▼
Having a feeling that something is wrong or that someone cannot be trusted; wary and doubtful.
inquisitiveness ▼
The quality of being eager to learn or find out about things; strong curiosity.
Questions
Overview
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1How does the war affect the family at first? How does this change?(4 marks)
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2Why is Joey's father stressed?(2 marks)
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3How would you describe Albert's relationship with his mother?(3 marks)
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4How does Albert's father lure Joey out of the stable?(2 marks)
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5Why is Joey suspicious of this?(2 marks)
Deep Dive
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6How does Albert ride Joey? What does this tell us about him?(4 marks)
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7Why is Joey relieved he sees less of Albert's father?(2 marks)
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8Where does Albert have to drive the boar?(1 mark)
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9Describe the boar.(3 marks)
Imagine
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10Where do you think the farmer is taking Joey? Would you do the same in his position and why?(15 marks)
Total: _____ / 38
Chapter Summary
What Happens
Albert, Zoey and Joey work on the farm. The father has less and less to do with the horses, and his relationship with Albert deteriorates. Albert's mother tries to justify the father's behaviour to Albert. At the end of the chapter, the father lures Joey out of the stable and takes him somewhere.
Discussion — watch after completing the questions