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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Agba startled by Signor Achmet's appearance in Chapter 4?
(a) He was asleep.
(b) He expects to be in trouble for not reporting the foal's birth.
(c) Singor Achmet rarely bothers to see newborn foals.
(d) Signor Achmet never comes to the stables at night.

2. In Chapter 1, how many horses does Agba care for?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) One.
(d) Ten.

3. What must Agba do before he can approach the Sultan?
(a) Clean Sham's stall.
(b) Pray and present an offering.
(c) Locate the mare.
(d) Shave his head and bathe.

4. What is the meaning of the Arabic name Sham?
(a) Moon.
(b) Sun.
(c) Swift.
(d) Wind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the wild boar kept behind the Sultan's stables?

2. Where is the mark that Agba discovers located on the new foal?

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

4. How does Agba's society explain unusual occurrences?

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

(see the answer key)

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