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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 Signor Achmet react to the boar's squeal in Chapter 4?
(a) He makes the wheat ear sign.
(b) He throws a rock at the boar.
(c) He prays that the boar will absorb any evil spirits.
(d) He shouts at the boar.

2. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?
(a) After he has fed all of his horses.
(b) Before he feeds his horses.
(c) After he has fed his mare.
(d) He does not get to eat.

3. Who is Titus Twickerham?
(a) The Sultan's new chief of horses.
(b) The Earl's head groom.
(c) Sham's jockey.
(d) Signor Achmet's head groom.

4. What is written on the papers the Sultan includes in the horse's gifts?
(a) Their pedigrees.
(b) Directions back to Morocco.
(c) Bills of sale.
(d) Letters of introduction.

5. What do the stable boys do aboard the ship bound for France?
(a) Man the heavy sails on stormy seas.
(b) Sit below the deck.
(c) Tend their horses.
(d) Pray for their horses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 16, why doesn't Agba defend himself against his accusers?

3. What is Sham fitted for in Chapter 8?

4. How does Sham anger the carter?

5. Why is Agba afraid to appear before the Sultan?

(see the answer key)

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