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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Agba stay close to the mare in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he loves her.
(b) The Sultan ordered him to stay near his horses.
(c) He is lonely and has nowhere else to go.
(d) The stables are warmer than his shack.

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

5. Why is the Sultan pleased with Agba's silence?
(a) He knows Agba cannot tell any tales or palace secrets.
(b) It demonstrates that Agba will be obedient.
(c) He knows he can control Agba.
(d) It demonstrates that Agba is respectful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the two signs on the foal signify?

2. What do the horses and their stable boys look like to the Duke when they arrive in France?

3. How long does it take for Signor Achmet, the horses, and the stable boys to sail to France?

4. What does Mr. Biggle want Mr. Coke to buy?

5. Who owns the horses that Agba tends?

(see the answer key)

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