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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how many horses does Agba care for?
(a) One.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

2. What unusual command does the Sultan give in Chapter 1?
(a) The slaves must now grow their own food.
(b) The horses must also fast for Ramadan.
(c) Most of his horses will be sacrificed.
(d) Most of his horses will be sold.

3. What promise does Agba make to the foal?
(a) To search for a new mare.
(b) To be his father and care for him.
(c) To avenge his mother's death.
(d) To buy him back.

4. How do the other colts in the stables treat Sham?
(a) They bite him.
(b) They follow his lead.
(c) They steal his portion of corn.
(d) They reject him.

5. What is the wheat ear?
(a) A hand sign made by Signor Achmet to ward off evil.
(b) Food for the horses.
(c) A hair pattern on the foal that resembles a ripened beard of wheat.
(d) A pattern of clouds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Agba look for outside the palace walls?

2. What must Agba do before he can approach the Sultan?

3. Who is Signor Achmet?

4. In Chapter 1, why does no one at the palace eat during the day?

5. What does the wheat ear signify?

(see the answer key)

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