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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the new moon represent to Agba?
(a) The beginning of a new life.
(b) A chance to escape the Sultan.
(c) A bad omen for the mare's unborn foal.
(d) A favorable sign for the mare's unborn foal.

2. What is Man 'o War's nickname?
(a) Big Red.
(b) Sir Riddle.
(c) Sham.
(d) Sir Barton.

3. What animal does the mare once outrun?
(a) A leopard.
(b) A camel.
(c) A gazelle.
(d) A cheetah.

4. What advice does Man 'o War's trainer give the jockey?
(a) Let him run his own race.
(b) Hold those reins tight.
(c) Keep control of him.
(d) Don't let him slow down.

5. What aspect of the foal does Agba point out to Signor Achmet?
(a) The white spot on his heel.
(b) His long legs.
(c) His healthy coat and active behavior.
(d) His long neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous horse is Man o' War descended from?

2. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?

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

4. Why doesn't Agba immediately tell anyone about the foal's birth?

5. Why is the wild boar kept behind the Sultan's stables?

(see the answer key)

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