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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the wild boar kept behind the Sultan's stables?
(a) To keep evil spirits away from the horses.
(b) For food.
(c) To warn against intruders.
(d) He is the Sultan's pet.

3. What is the wheat ear?
(a) A hand sign made by Signor Achmet to ward off evil.
(b) A pattern of clouds.
(c) A hair pattern on the foal that resembles a ripened beard of wheat.
(d) Food for the horses.

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

5. Who calls on the police to arrest Sham?
(a) Mr. Williams.
(b) Mistress Cockburn.
(c) Mr. Biggle.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Benjamin afraid to ride Sham?

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

3. What does the Sultan give each horse?

4. Why does the camel driver help Agba?

5. Who gives the Sultan's horses amulets?

(see the answer key)

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