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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Signor Achmet announce in Chapter 8?
(a) Agba has been sold.
(b) Sham will be going to England.
(c) Sham will be going to France.
(d) Sham has been sold.

2. What is desirable about Sham's neck?
(a) It is short and stocky, indicating strength.
(b) It arches well.
(c) His good luck mark can be seen when he is running.
(d) It is long and stretches nicely when he is running.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why does no one at the palace eat during the day?

2. Where does Agba fall asleep at the end of Chapter 2?

3. Who is Man 'o War's owner?

4. What does Agba think the Sultan looks like?

5. When does the foal begin to nurse from the mare?

(see the answer key)

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