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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the horses and their stable boys look like to the Duke when they arrive in France?
(a) Angry bears.
(b) Skin and bones.
(c) Graceful gazelles.
(d) Exotic circus performers.

2. In Chapter 22, who does the Earl want to have run in the race?
(a) Hobgoblin.
(b) Agba.
(c) Lath, Cade and Regulus.
(d) Sham.

3. What do the two signs on the foal signify?
(a) The foal will die shortly after birth.
(b) The foal is destined to be a great racehorse.
(c) The foal will bless the stables with his presence.
(d) The foal will experience both good and bad luck.

4. Who is Roxana?
(a) A jockey.
(b) The Earl's daughter.
(c) A breeding mare.
(d) Agba's new cat.

5. What does Mr. Biggle want Mr. Coke to buy?
(a) His store.
(b) A carriage.
(c) A new hat.
(d) Sham.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Sham seek for comfort?

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

3. Where is the great race held in Chapter 23?

4. Why doesn't the mare eat the corn Agba brings her in Chapter 2?

5. Why doesn't Agba eat with the other stable boys?

(see the answer key)

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