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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Signor Achmet?
(a) The Sultan's Chief of the Grooms.
(b) The Sultan's Chief Chef.
(c) The Sultan's Chief of the Guards.
(d) Agba's uncle.

2. In Chapter 1, how many horses does Agba care for?
(a) One.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

3. What is the wheat ear?
(a) Food for the horses.
(b) A hair pattern on the foal that resembles a ripened beard of wheat.
(c) A pattern of clouds.
(d) A hand sign made by Signor Achmet to ward off evil.

4. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?
(a) Before he feeds his horses.
(b) After he has fed all of his horses.
(c) After he has fed his mare.
(d) He does not get to eat.

5. Why is the wild boar kept behind the Sultan's stables?
(a) For food.
(b) He is the Sultan's pet.
(c) To keep evil spirits away from the horses.
(d) To warn against intruders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the palace guards allow Agba to pass the gate?

2. Which country does Man o' War represent?

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

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

5. What does Agba see the mare doing when he wakes in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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