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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unusual command does the Sultan give in Chapter 1?
(a) The slaves must now grow their own food.
(b) Most of his horses will be sold.
(c) The horses must also fast for Ramadan.
(d) Most of his horses will be sacrificed.

2. What does the wheat ear signify?
(a) It wards off evil.
(b) Evil and ill luck for the foal.
(c) Good luck for the foal and the stables.
(d) Health and strength.

3. What does the new moon represent to Agba?
(a) The beginning of a new life.
(b) A chance to escape the Sultan.
(c) A bad omen for the mare's unborn foal.
(d) A favorable sign for the mare's unborn foal.

4. What animal does the mare once outrun?
(a) A camel.
(b) A cheetah.
(c) A gazelle.
(d) A leopard.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Agba pray for in Chapter 5?

3. What promise does Agba make to the foal?

4. Why does Agba worry about Sham in Chapter 6?

5. How many horses does the Sultan own?

(see the answer key)

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