King of the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

King of the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual command does the Sultan give in Chapter 1?

2. Where does the cook sell Sham?

3. What is Sham fitted for in Chapter 8?

4. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?

5. Why doesn't the French King's adviser want to see the horses from Morocco?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Agba.

2. Why does Mr. Riddle decide to retire Big Red?

3. How does the Sultan anger Agba in Chapter 1?

4. Why doesn't Agba break his fast with the other stable boys?

5. How does Agba find nourishment for the orphaned foal?

6. How do Signor Achmet's prophecies contradict each other?

7. Why is Sham sent to France?

8. What does King Louis XV decide to do with the Sultan's gift?

9. Describe the omen Signor Achmet discovers on the foal.

10. How does Agba's disability save his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Signor Achmet's character changes from Morocco to France. What roles does he hold in each country and how does his station in life change between the two? What factors cause such a drastic change in his character? How does Agba's perception of Signor Achmet change as they travel from Morocco to France?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship Agba has with animals in the novel. How do his relationships with the animals in the novel affect his character? Why are these relationships important to Agba and how do they provide fulfillment for his character?

Essay Topic 3

What role does politics play in Sham's survival? Describe how Sham's life is affected by Moroccan, French, and English politics. Which elements of each political system benefit Sham's character? Which elements of each political system harm Sham's character?

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