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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agba feed the foal in Chapter 5?
(a) Goat's milk and honey.
(b) Water and new grain.
(c) Camel's milk and honey.
(d) Boiled oats.

2. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?
(a) Agba has used too much sand and hay in the mare's bed.
(b) Agba is too slow in performing his tasks.
(c) Agba did not have permission to use a new blanket.
(d) Agba is spending too much time with the mare again.

3. How do the other colts in the stables treat Sham?
(a) They steal his portion of corn.
(b) They reject him.
(c) They follow his lead.
(d) They bite him.

4. Why doesn't Agba eat with the other stable boys?
(a) Agba does not like the other stable boys.
(b) He tends to his mare's needs before his own.
(c) Agba has given his ration to the mare.
(d) They do not like Agba.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Agba prepare a bed for the mare?

2. What information does the scribe include in the Sultan's letter?

3. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?

4. Whom does Sham seek for comfort?

5. What does the new moon represent to Agba?

(see the answer key)

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