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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Agba's society explain unusual occurrences?
(a) By consulting the elders.
(b) With reason and logic.
(c) Through scientific observation.
(d) Through signs and superstitions.

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

3. In Chapter 2, how does Agba prepare a bed for the mare?
(a) He places an old blanket over a generous pile of hay.
(b) He sweeps the floor clean and lays down a fresh blanket.
(c) He pours buckets of sand on the floor and covers the sand with hay.
(d) He piles straw and leaves on the floor of the stable.

4. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?
(a) He does not get to eat.
(b) Before he feeds his horses.
(c) After he has fed all of his horses.
(d) After he has fed his mare.

5. Why does the Sultan want Signor Achmet to select six horses and six horse boys?
(a) To sell.
(b) To send as a gift to the new King of France.
(c) To test his new saber.
(d) To race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special treatment does Agba show the mare?

2. In Chapter 1, why does no one at the palace eat during the day?

3. What does the King decide to do with the Moroccan horses?

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

5. What is written on the papers the Sultan includes in the horse's gifts?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the captain of the ship deceive the Sultan?

2. How does Big Red win the race in Kenilworth Park against Sir Barton?

3. Why does Mr. Riddle decide to retire Big Red?

4. How does Agba become the foal's "father"?

5. What special treatment does Agba give the pregnant mare?

6. How does the Sultan anger Agba in Chapter 1?

7. Why is Agba summoned to see the Sultan?

8. Why do Mr. Riddle's friends want him to send Big Red to England?

9. Describe Agba.

10. How does Agba help the mare prepare for delivery?

(see the answer keys)

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