View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the wheat ear?
(a) A hair pattern on the foal that resembles a ripened beard of wheat.
(b) A hand sign made by Signor Achmet to ward off evil.
(c) A pattern of clouds.
(d) Food for the horses.

2. What must Agba do before he can approach the Sultan?
(a) Locate the mare.
(b) Clean Sham's stall.
(c) Shave his head and bathe.
(d) Pray and present an offering.

3. Why does the camel driver help Agba?
(a) To gain favor from the Sultan.
(b) Because he likes Agba.
(c) He loves horses.
(d) Agba promises to pay.

4. Why do the palace guards allow Agba to pass the gate?
(a) He bribes them.
(b) They do not see him.
(c) Because he is the first slave boy of Signor Achmet.
(d) Because he has a letter from Signor Achmet.

5. Where does Agba fall asleep at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) On a table.
(b) In his cot.
(c) Outside the stables.
(d) In the straw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Agba live in?

2. What command does Signor Achmet give Agba in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Agba look for outside the palace walls?

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

5. How does the Sultan test a new saber?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 294 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample