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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is desirable about Sham's neck?
(a) It is short and stocky, indicating strength.
(b) His good luck mark can be seen when he is running.
(c) It arches well.
(d) It is long and stretches nicely when he is running.

2. What does the Duke advise the King to do with the Moroccan horses?
(a) Sell them to the King of Spain.
(b) Send them to the circus.
(c) Send all but one back to Morocco.
(d) Assign them to transport goods for the army.

3. What is Man 'o War's nickname?
(a) Sir Barton.
(b) Big Red.
(c) Sir Riddle.
(d) Sham.

4. Who is Mistress Cockburn?
(a) Mr. Biggle's wife.
(b) A shopkeeper.
(c) Mr. Coke's housekeeper.
(d) Mr. Coke's wife.

5. Who owns the horses that Agba tends?
(a) The Sultan.
(b) Signor Achmet.
(c) Mr. Riddle.
(d) Mr. Barton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Man 'o War's fans want him to race at Newmarket?

2. Who reduces Agba's bread ration?

3. What unusual command does the Sultan give in Chapter 1?

4. How does the Sultan test a new saber?

5. Who keeps Agba company while he is in prison?

(see the answer key)

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