Civil Service
Reading Comprehension
Practice Test

Question 1 of 3

War Horse is a children`s novel by Michael Morpurgo. It was first published in Great Britain by Kaye & Ward in 1982. The story recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse purchased by the Army for service in World War I France and the attempts of young Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home. It formed the basis of both an award winning play (2007) and an acclaimed film (2011).


Which of the following is NOT true about this novel?

This novel was first published in Great Britain.
War Horse is a romance novel.
Albert is trying to bring Joey safely home.
Albert no longer owns Joey at the beginning of the novel.