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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 the Duke advise the King to do with the Moroccan horses?
(a) Send all but one back to Morocco.
(b) Sell them to the King of Spain.
(c) Send them to the circus.
(d) Assign them to transport goods for the army.

2. Why doesn't the French King's adviser want to see the horses from Morocco?
(a) The King of France already has a hundred horses in his stables.
(b) He is afraid of horses.
(c) He is busy with important affairs of state.
(d) He dislikes the odor of the stables.

3. Who tells Agba that the mare is made of wind?
(a) An old woman.
(b) Signor Achmet.
(c) An old man.
(d) The Sultan.

4. Who is Man 'o War's owner?
(a) The Earl of Godolphin.
(b) Mr. Riddle.
(c) The Sultan of Morocco.
(d) Mr. Barton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who supposedly makes the wind transform into the mare?

2. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?

3. Where are the horses racing in the Prologue?

4. What is Sham fitted for in Chapter 8?

5. What does Signor Achmet instruct Agba to do when the mare begins her labor?

(see the answer key)

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