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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rescues Sham from the carter?
(a) The cook.
(b) The owner of the tack shop.
(c) Signor Achmet.
(d) An Englishman.

2. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?
(a) The wind is fierce.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) The wind cannot be tamed.
(d) She is fast.

3. What prophecy does Signor Achmet make in Chapter 5?
(a) The new moon will bring them all good luck.
(b) The foal will bless the stables.
(c) The foal will become a champion racehorse.
(d) The foal will live.

4. What is desirable about Sham's neck?
(a) His good luck mark can be seen when he is running.
(b) It is short and stocky, indicating strength.
(c) It is long and stretches nicely when he is running.
(d) It arches well.

5. Why doesn't the mare eat the corn Agba brings her in Chapter 2?
(a) The corn is spoiled.
(b) She is a picky eater.
(c) Another horse steals the corn.
(d) She is too tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the cook sell Sham?

2. What does Signor Achmet announce in Chapter 8?

3. Why does Agba stay close to the mare in Chapter 2?

4. How do the other colts in the stables treat Sham?

5. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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