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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agba train Sham to run longer?
(a) To prepare him for the long journey.
(b) Because Signor Achmet tells him to do so.
(c) So he will fetch the highest price at the market.
(d) To prepare him for the race.

2. Why doesn't the mare eat the corn Agba brings her in Chapter 2?
(a) Another horse steals the corn.
(b) She is a picky eater.
(c) The corn is spoiled.
(d) She is too tired.

3. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?
(a) Agba is spending too much time with the mare again.
(b) Agba is too slow in performing his tasks.
(c) Agba has used too much sand and hay in the mare's bed.
(d) Agba did not have permission to use a new blanket.

4. Where does the cook sell Sham?
(a) At the Thieves' Kitchen.
(b) At the docks.
(c) In the market square.
(d) Behind the royal stables.

5. Where does Signor Achmet go in Chapter 11?
(a) Back to Morocco.
(b) To the royal stables
(c) To Spain.
(d) To the French army.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?

2. Why does Agba measure Sham in Chapter 8?

3. What overloads the carter's cart?

4. Who rescues Sham from the carter?

5. What does the carter threaten to do to Sham when the horse falls?

(see the answer key)

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