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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Agba sent away in Chapter 20?
(a) Because he allowed Sham to escape.
(b) Because he allowed Hobgoblin to escape.
(c) Because Mr. Twickerham wanted a new jockey.
(d) Because Roxana did not like him.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Signor Achmet give Agba before he leaves?
(a) A letter for the King of Morocco.
(b) A handshake.
(c) An embrace.
(d) Sham's bag.

4. In Chapter 12, where does Agba look for Sham?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Milan.

5. Why is Agba worried about the mare he tends?
(a) Bad omens bode ill for the mare's foal.
(b) She is pregnant and not feeling well.
(c) She has a lame leg.
(d) She will soon be sent to France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agba eat while in prison?

2. What does the Sultan give each horse?

3. Who rescues Sham from the carter?

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

5. What natural skill does Sham possess?

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