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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Agba immediately tell anyone about the foal's birth?
(a) He enjoys watching the new foal and his favorite mare.
(b) He is afriad the foal is dying.
(c) The foal is only one of a thousand born that year.
(d) He is too tired to get up.

3. Why do the palace guards allow Agba to pass the gate?
(a) He bribes them.
(b) Because he has a letter from Signor Achmet.
(c) Because he is the first slave boy of Signor Achmet.
(d) They do not see him.

4. Where does Agba fall asleep at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) In his cot.
(b) Outside the stables.
(c) On a table.
(d) In the straw.

5. What special treatment does Agba show the mare?
(a) He sneaks her treats during the day.
(b) He spends more time currying her than his other horses.
(c) He talks to her gently.
(d) He gives her spring water from a bucket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Signor Achmet react to the boar's squeal in Chapter 4?

2. Why is Agba startled by Signor Achmet's appearance in Chapter 4?

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

4. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?

5. What prophecy does Signor Achmet make in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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