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

2. Who is Man 'o War's owner?
(a) The Earl of Godolphin.
(b) Mr. Riddle.
(c) The Sultan of Morocco.
(d) Mr. Barton.

3. Why is Agba startled by Signor Achmet's appearance in Chapter 4?
(a) Signor Achmet never comes to the stables at night.
(b) Singor Achmet rarely bothers to see newborn foals.
(c) He was asleep.
(d) He expects to be in trouble for not reporting the foal's birth.

4. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?
(a) The foal will be unlucky.
(b) The foal will be swift.
(c) The foal will be strong.
(d) The foal will be a good jumper.

5. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?
(a) Agba is spending too much time with the mare again.
(b) Agba has used too much sand and hay in the mare's bed.
(c) Agba did not have permission to use a new blanket.
(d) Agba is too slow in performing his tasks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does Agba make to the foal?

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

3. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?

4. What information does the scribe include in the Sultan's letter?

5. What command does Signor Achmet give Agba in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Agba's disability save his life?

4. What is the Duke's reaction to the Sultan's gift when the horses and their stable boys arrive in France?

5. How does Agba convince Signor Achmet that the foal is not unlucky?

6. How does Agba find nourishment for the orphaned foal?

7. Why is Agba afraid to appear before the Sultan?

8. Describe the foal born in Chapter 3.

9. What is the significance of the new moon?

10. Why doesn't Agba report the foal's birth to Signor Achmet?

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