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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Sham seek for comfort?
(a) Signor Achmet.
(b) The mare.
(c) The wild boar.
(d) Agba.

2. Why do Man 'o War's fans want him to race at Newmarket?
(a) Because he was excluded from the British Stud Book.
(b) Because he lost the race at Kenilworth Park.
(c) Because the purse is worth a million pounds.
(d) Because his rival will also race there.

3. What does the wheat ear signify?
(a) Health and strength.
(b) Evil and ill luck for the foal.
(c) Good luck for the foal and the stables.
(d) It wards off evil.

4. What do the two signs on the foal signify?
(a) The foal will die shortly after birth.
(b) The foal will experience both good and bad luck.
(c) The foal is destined to be a great racehorse.
(d) The foal will bless the stables with his presence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Agba look for outside the palace walls?

2. What mark does Agba notice on the new foal?

3. Why does the camel driver help Agba?

4. Which horse is Man o' War racing?

5. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?

(see the answer key)

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