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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Agba prepare a bed for the mare?
(a) He sweeps the floor clean and lays down a fresh blanket.
(b) He pours buckets of sand on the floor and covers the sand with hay.
(c) He places an old blanket over a generous pile of hay.
(d) He piles straw and leaves on the floor of the stable.

2. What does Man 'o War's owner want to do with the horse?
(a) Destroy him.
(b) Allow him to run one more race.
(c) Retire him.
(d) Sell him.

3. Which horse is Man o' War racing?
(a) Sir Riddle.
(b) Sir Barton.
(c) Big Red.
(d) Sham.

4. What is the meaning of the Arabic name Sham?
(a) Wind.
(b) Sun.
(c) Swift.
(d) Moon.

5. Why doesn't Agba immediately tell anyone about the foal's birth?
(a) The foal is only one of a thousand born that year.
(b) He enjoys watching the new foal and his favorite mare.
(c) He is too tired to get up.
(d) He is afriad the foal is dying.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Man 'o War's owner want him to race at Newmarket?

3. Which country does Sir Barton represent?

4. What does the new moon represent to Agba?

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

(see the answer key)

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