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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Man 'o War's nickname?
(a) Sir Riddle.
(b) Sham.
(c) Big Red.
(d) Sir Barton.

3. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?
(a) The foal will be a good jumper.
(b) The foal will be unlucky.
(c) The foal will be strong.
(d) The foal will be swift.

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

5. Why doesn't the French King's adviser want to see the horses from Morocco?
(a) The King of France already has a hundred horses in his stables.
(b) He dislikes the odor of the stables.
(c) He is afraid of horses.
(d) He is busy with important affairs of state.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Signor Achmet react to the boar's squeal in Chapter 4?

2. What advice does Man 'o War's trainer give the jockey?

3. What do the horses and their stable boys look like to the Duke when they arrive in France?

4. Why do the palace guards allow Agba to pass the gate?

5. What special treatment does Agba show the mare?

(see the answer key)

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