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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does the scribe include in the Sultan's letter?
(a) The Sultan will wage war on anyone who steals a horse.
(b) The price of the horses and their boys is not negotiable.
(c) The stable boys are to return to Morocco when their horses die.
(d) The horses are to return to Morocco after 20 years.

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

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

4. Why is the Sultan pleased with Agba's silence?
(a) He knows he can control Agba.
(b) He knows Agba cannot tell any tales or palace secrets.
(c) It demonstrates that Agba will be obedient.
(d) It demonstrates that Agba is respectful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which horse is Man o' War racing?

2. Why is Agba worried about the mare he tends?

3. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?

4. Why does Agba worry about Sham in Chapter 6?

5. What do the two signs on the foal signify?

(see the answer key)

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