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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the camel driver help Agba?
(a) He loves horses.
(b) To gain favor from the Sultan.
(c) Because he likes Agba.
(d) Agba promises to pay.

2. How does Agba's society explain unusual occurrences?
(a) Through signs and superstitions.
(b) With reason and logic.
(c) Through scientific observation.
(d) By consulting the elders.

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

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

5. Who tells Agba he must appear before the Sultan?
(a) Another stable boy.
(b) Signor Achmet.
(c) The Chief Guard.
(d) The Sultan's second wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Agba supposed to alert about the foal's birth?

2. What country does Agba live in?

3. Why doesn't Agba speak to the Sultan?

4. What advice does Man 'o War's trainer give the jockey?

5. What does Agba pray for in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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