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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Benjamin afraid to ride Sham?
(a) He saw Sham kick the carter.
(b) Sham appears to be too wild to ride.
(c) Sham bit him.
(d) He has never ridden a horse before.

3. Where is Sham sent in Chapter 11?
(a) To Spain.
(b) To the army.
(c) To the royal stables.
(d) To Morocco.

4. In Chapter 1, why does no one at the palace eat during the day?
(a) They are in mourning.
(b) They are busy preparing for the Sultan's arrival.
(c) The Sultan does not give his slaves much food.
(d) They are fasting because it is Ramadan.

5. What does Sham do to the English horse-breaker hired to tame him?
(a) Knocks his hat off.
(b) Throws him to the ground.
(c) Bites him.
(d) Kicks him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Agba do to earn money in Chapter 13?

3. What does the Sultan ask Agba?

4. Why does the Sultan want Signor Achmet to select six horses and six horse boys?

5. What country does Agba live in?

(see the answer key)

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