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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the new moon represent to Agba?
(a) The beginning of a new life.
(b) A chance to escape the Sultan.
(c) A bad omen for the mare's unborn foal.
(d) A favorable sign for the mare's unborn foal.

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

4. Which famous horse is Man o' War descended from?
(a) Seabiscuit.
(b) The Godolphin Arabian.
(c) Big Red.
(d) Sir Barton.

5. How many horses does the Sultan own?
(a) Twenty Thousand.
(b) Twelve hundred.
(c) Twelve thousand.
(d) Two hundred.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why doesn't Signor Achmet think the mare's milk will be of use to the foal?

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

5. What does the wheat ear signify?

(see the answer key)

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