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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must Agba do before he can approach the Sultan?
(a) Locate the mare.
(b) Clean Sham's stall.
(c) Shave his head and bathe.
(d) Pray and present an offering.

2. What aspect of the foal does Agba point out to Signor Achmet?
(a) The white spot on his heel.
(b) His long legs.
(c) His long neck.
(d) His healthy coat and active behavior.

3. Why does the camel driver help Agba?
(a) Because he likes Agba.
(b) To gain favor from the Sultan.
(c) He loves horses.
(d) Agba promises to pay.

4. Where does Signor Achmet go in Chapter 11?
(a) To the French army.
(b) Back to Morocco.
(c) To Spain.
(d) To the royal stables

5. What does the Sultan give each horse?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A new saddle.
(c) A new blanket emblazoned with the royal crest.
(d) A bag.

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

7. In Chapter 11, what does Signor Achmet give Agba before he leaves?
(a) Sham's bag.
(b) An embrace.
(c) A letter for the King of Morocco.
(d) A handshake.

8. How long does it take for Signor Achmet, the horses, and the stable boys to sail to France?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Twelve weeks.
(c) Four months.
(d) Six months.

9. Why doesn't Signor Achmet think the mare's milk will be of use to the foal?
(a) The foal is too weak to nurse.
(b) The foal will be sent to another stable the next day.
(c) He believes that sweetened camel's milk is better.
(d) The mare is weak and will die soon.

10. When does the foal begin to nurse from the mare?
(a) He never nurses from his mother.
(b) The next morning.
(c) After a few failed attempts to stand.
(d) Almost immediately.

11. What information does the scribe include in the Sultan's letter?
(a) The stable boys are to return to Morocco when their horses die.
(b) The price of the horses and their boys is not negotiable.
(c) The horses are to return to Morocco after 20 years.
(d) The Sultan will wage war on anyone who steals a horse.

12. What does Man 'o War's owner want to do with the horse?
(a) Retire him.
(b) Destroy him.
(c) Sell him.
(d) Allow him to run one more race.

13. What mark does Agba notice on the new foal?
(a) A dark spot.
(b) A wheat ear.
(c) A white spot.
(d) A stripe.

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

15. What unusual command does the Sultan give in Chapter 1?
(a) Most of his horses will be sold.
(b) The slaves must now grow their own food.
(c) The horses must also fast for Ramadan.
(d) Most of his horses will be sacrificed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the mare in Chapter 4?

2. How do the other colts in the stables treat Sham?

3. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?

4. Who is Agba supposed to alert about the foal's birth?

5. What is desirable about Sham's neck?

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