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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Agba pack for his journey?
(a) Extra blankets.
(b) A cloak and a flask of wine.
(c) A knife and his amulets.
(d) A camel hair rub-rag and a leather water pouch.

2. What is written on the papers the Sultan includes in the horse's gifts?
(a) Directions back to Morocco.
(b) Letters of introduction.
(c) Their pedigrees.
(d) Bills of sale.

3. 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.

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

5. What is Sham fitted for in Chapter 8?
(a) A new blanket.
(b) A new bridle.
(c) A new saddle.
(d) Horseshoes.

6. When does the foal begin to nurse from the mare?
(a) Almost immediately.
(b) He never nurses from his mother.
(c) The next morning.
(d) After a few failed attempts to stand.

7. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?
(a) He loves her.
(b) Signor Achmet pays him to do so.
(c) Because she is the most beautiful horse in the herd.
(d) She is his horse.

8. Which country does Man o' War represent?
(a) America.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Canada.
(d) England.

9. What do the horses and their stable boys look like to the Duke when they arrive in France?
(a) Exotic circus performers.
(b) Skin and bones.
(c) Graceful gazelles.
(d) Angry bears.

10. What advice does Man 'o War's trainer give the jockey?
(a) Don't let him slow down.
(b) Hold those reins tight.
(c) Keep control of him.
(d) Let him run his own race.

11. Why doesn't Man 'o War's owner want him to race at Newmarket?
(a) Because Man 'o War does not need to prove his pedigree.
(b) The journey to England would be too much for the horse.
(c) The expense of the Newmarket race would outweigh any gain.
(d) Because Man 'o War is too old to race again.

12. Which country does Sir Barton represent?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Canada.
(c) England.
(d) America.

13. What country does Agba live in?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) Morocco.
(c) England.
(d) Canada.

14. Why does Agba worry about Sham in Chapter 6?
(a) Agba fears the Sultan will destroy Sham.
(b) Agba fears no one will care for Sham if he is executed.
(c) Sham is constantly escaping his stall.
(d) Sham is missing.

15. How long does it take for Signor Achmet, the horses, and the stable boys to sail to France?
(a) Four months.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Twelve weeks.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many horses does the Sultan own?

2. What does Agba pray for in Chapter 5?

3. Who supposedly makes the wind transform into the mare?

4. Why does the cook sell Sham?

5. Why is Agba afraid to appear before the Sultan?

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