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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the new moon represent to Agba?
(a) The beginning of a new life.
(b) A chance to escape the Sultan.
(c) A favorable sign for the mare's unborn foal.
(d) A bad omen for the mare's unborn foal.

2. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?
(a) After he has fed his mare.
(b) He does not get to eat.
(c) Before he feeds his horses.
(d) After he has fed all of his horses.

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

4. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?
(a) Agba has used too much sand and hay in the mare's bed.
(b) Agba is too slow in performing his tasks.
(c) Agba did not have permission to use a new blanket.
(d) Agba is spending too much time with the mare again.

5. Which famous horse is Man o' War descended from?
(a) Sir Barton.
(b) Seabiscuit.
(c) The Godolphin Arabian.
(d) Big Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the wild boar behind the stables do in Chapter 3?

2. Why doesn't Agba immediately tell anyone about the foal's birth?

3. What does Man 'o War's owner want to do with the horse?

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

5. Who is Signor Achmet?

(see the answer key)

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