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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Man 'o War's owner?
(a) The Sultan of Morocco.
(b) Mr. Riddle.
(c) The Earl of Godolphin.
(d) Mr. Barton.

2. Who is Agba supposed to alert about the foal's birth?
(a) Nobody.
(b) The Sultan.
(c) Signor Achmet.
(d) The stable boys.

3. When does the foal begin to nurse from the mare?
(a) The next morning.
(b) He never nurses from his mother.
(c) Almost immediately.
(d) After a few failed attempts to stand.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Signor Achmet instruct Agba to do when the mare begins her labor?

2. Why doesn't Man 'o War's owner want him to race at Newmarket?

3. Where are the horses racing in the Prologue?

4. Who tells Agba that the mare is made of wind?

5. What is Man 'o War's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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