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King of the Wind | Quiz

Marguerite Henry
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King of the Wind | Quiz

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1)

What does Agba pray for in Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

The mare.
Rain.
A new master.
Sham's well-being.
2)

Who wins the race in Chapter 23? (from Chapter 23)

Roxana.
Lath.
Sham.
Cade.
3)

What does Agba think the Sultan looks like? (from Chapter 7)

A camel.
The wild boar.
A sweet potato.
A satin pillow.
4)

Why is Agba afraid to appear before the Sultan? (from Chapter 6)

The Sultan might have sold him.
He cannot find the mare.
He knows he is guilty.
He is afraid he will die.
5)

What is Sham fitted for in Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

A new blanket.
A new bridle.
Horseshoes.
A new saddle.
6)

Where does Signor Achmet go in Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

To the French army.
Back to Morocco.
To Spain.
To the royal stables
7)

Which famous people attend the great race in Chapter 23? (from Chapter 23)

The Sultan of Morocco and his three favorite wives.
The President of the United States and the First Lady.
The King and Queen of France.
The King and Queen of England.
8)

Where is Sham buried? (from Epilogue)

Behind the Newmarket stables.
In America.
At Gog Magog.
In Morocco.
9)

What does the King decide to do with the Moroccan horses? (from Chapter 10)

Sell them to the King of Spain.
Send them to the circus.
Send them all back to Morocco.
Send five horses to the army and keep one for his Cheif Cook.
10)

Why does the Sultan want Signor Achmet to select six horses and six horse boys? (from Chapter 7)

To sell.
To race.
To send as a gift to the new King of France.
To test his new saber.
11)

Who destroys Sham's pedigree? (from Chapter 17)

Mr. Biggle.
Signor Achmet.
Mrs. Williams.
The constable.
12)

How does Agba find Sham in Chapter 12? (from Chapter 12)

He follows a carter.
He posts ads.
He watches the horse sales.
He asks store owners and horse trainers.
13)

What is desirable about Sham's neck? (from Chapter 8)

His good luck mark can be seen when he is running.
It is long and stretches nicely when he is running.
It is short and stocky, indicating strength.
It arches well.
14)

Who fathers the colt that outruns all of the Earl of Godophin's other colts? (from Chapter 20)

Sham.
Big Red.
Grimalkin.
Hobgoblin.
15)

How does the Sultan test a new saber? (from Chapter 6)

By cutting off a thousand branches.
By cutting off the heads of a thousand animals.
By cutting off the head of a stable boy.
By cutting off the heads of a thousand people.
16)

Who reduces Agba's bread ration? (from Chapter 16)

The warden.
Other prisoners.
The judge.
The constable.
17)

In Chapter 20, who comes to visit Agba in his hovel? (from Chapter 20)

Mr. Twickerham.
Mr. Williams.
Mistress Cockburn.
The Earl of Godolphin.
18)

Who is Mistress Cockburn? (from Chapter 14)

A shopkeeper.
Mr. Biggle's wife.
Mr. Coke's housekeeper.
Mr. Coke's wife.
19)

What is the Queen's plate? (from Chapter 22)

A tract of royal land.
A valuable prize for winning a horse race.
An antique plate given to the Earl's grandfather.
A famous racetrack.
20)

How many years does Sham live? (from Epilogue)

19.
29.
39.
9.
21)

What does Bishop Fleury advise the King to do with the Moroccan horses? (from Chapter 10)

Sell them to the King of Spain.
Assign them to transport goods for the army.
Send them to the circus.
Assign them to transport goods for the army.
22)

What crime is Agba accused of? (from Chapter 15)

Being a horse thief.
Murder.
Witchcraft.
Stealing food.
23)

In Chapter 12, where does Agba look for Sham? (from Chapter 12)

London.
Milan.
Paris.
Madrid.
24)

In Chapter 16, why doesn't Agba defend himself against his accusers? (from Chapter 16)

He is paralyzed with fear.
He knows he is guilty.
He can't speak.
He doesn't understand English.
25)

Who tells Agba he must appear before the Sultan? (from Chapter 6)

Signor Achmet.
Another stable boy.
The Chief Guard.
The Sultan's second wife.
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