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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sham escape his stall?
(a) He jumps over the side wall.
(b) He kicks down the door.
(c) The groom forgot to latch the door.
(d) Agba lets him out.

2. Why does Agba stay close to the mare in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he loves her.
(b) He is lonely and has nowhere else to go.
(c) The stables are warmer than his shack.
(d) The Sultan ordered him to stay near his horses.

3. Why doesn't Signor Achmet think the mare's milk will be of use to the foal?
(a) The foal is too weak to nurse.
(b) The foal will be sent to another stable the next day.
(c) He believes that sweetened camel's milk is better.
(d) The mare is weak and will die soon.

4. Which chore does Agba despise in Chapter 19?
(a) Cleaning the jockeys' silks.
(b) Cleaning Hobgoblin's stall.
(c) Beating the horse blankets.
(d) Drawing and carrying water for the duchess.

5. Who calls on the police to arrest Sham?
(a) Mr. Williams.
(b) Mr. Biggle.
(c) Mistress Cockburn.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 11, what does Signor Achmet give Agba before he leaves?

3. What is desirable about Sham's neck?

4. Who reduces Agba's bread ration?

5. What promise does Agba make to the foal?

(see the answer key)

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