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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which famous horse is Man o' War descended from?
(a) Seabiscuit.
(b) Sir Barton.
(c) Big Red.
(d) The Godolphin Arabian.

2. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?
(a) The wind is fierce.
(b) She is fast.
(c) The wind cannot be tamed.
(d) She is beautiful.

3. In Chapter 2, how does Agba prepare a bed for the mare?
(a) He pours buckets of sand on the floor and covers the sand with hay.
(b) He sweeps the floor clean and lays down a fresh blanket.
(c) He piles straw and leaves on the floor of the stable.
(d) He places an old blanket over a generous pile of hay.

4. How many horses does the Sultan own?
(a) Twelve hundred.
(b) Twelve thousand.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Twenty Thousand.

5. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?
(a) The foal will be swift.
(b) The foal will be unlucky.
(c) The foal will be a good jumper.
(d) The foal will be strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the mare eat the corn Agba brings her in Chapter 2?

2. Which country does Sir Barton represent?

3. Where are the horses racing in the Prologue?

4. What is the meaning of the Arabic name Sham?

5. Which horse wins the race in the Prologue?

(see the answer key)

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