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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who buys Sham from Mr. Coke?
(a) The Earl.
(b) Mr. Williams.
(c) Mr. Biggle.
(d) Mistress Cockburn.

2. In Chapter 12, where does Agba look for Sham?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Milan.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

3. Who rescues Sham from the carter?
(a) The owner of the tack shop.
(b) Signor Achmet.
(c) The cook.
(d) An Englishman.

4. What crime is Agba accused of?
(a) Murder.
(b) Stealing food.
(c) Being a horse thief.
(d) Witchcraft.

5. Who is Benjamin Biggle?
(a) A retired English merchant.
(b) A cook for the English Army.
(c) Mr. Coke's head groom.
(d) Mr. Coke's son-in-law.

6. Who keeps Agba company while he is in prison?
(a) Grimalkin.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Mr. Biggle.
(d) Mr. Coke.

7. In Chapter 16, why doesn't Agba defend himself against his accusers?
(a) He can't speak.
(b) He is paralyzed with fear.
(c) He doesn't understand English.
(d) He knows he is guilty.

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

9. Who promises to try and get Agba out of jail?
(a) Mr. Coke.
(b) The Earl of Godolphin.
(c) Mr. Biggle.
(d) Mr. Williams.

10. What does Agba do to earn money in Chapter 13?
(a) Helps the fishmongers and farmers in the market place.
(b) Sells tack from a shop.
(c) Sells chocolates on street corners.
(d) Cleans stables.

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

12. How does Sham anger the carter?
(a) Sham bites him.
(b) Sham kicks him.
(c) Sham runs away.
(d) Sham throws him.

13. Who explains that Sham's pedigree is written in his sons?
(a) The President of the United States.
(b) The Sultan.
(c) The Earl of Godolphin.
(d) Agba.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous people attend the great race in Chapter 23?

2. What overloads the carter's cart?

3. How long is Agba in jail?

4. Who is kind enough to provide Sham with barley and oats in Chapter 20?

5. How does Agba find Sham in Chapter 12?

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