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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. In Chapter 8, what does Agba pack for his journey?
(a) A cloak and a flask of wine.
(b) Extra blankets.
(c) A knife and his amulets.
(d) A camel hair rub-rag and a leather water pouch.

2. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?
(a) The wind is fierce.
(b) She is fast.
(c) She is beautiful.
(d) The wind cannot be tamed.

3. Whom does Sham seek for comfort?
(a) The mare.
(b) Signor Achmet.
(c) The wild boar.
(d) Agba.

4. Why does the cook sell Sham?
(a) The king orders the sale.
(b) Sham is too disobedient.
(c) To punish Agba.
(d) The cook has too many debts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What prophecy does Signor Achmet make in Chapter 5?

2. Why is Agba worried about the mare he tends?

3. Where is the mark that Agba discovers located on the new foal?

4. Which famous horse is Man o' War descended from?

5. What does Agba pray for in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Agba summoned to see the Sultan?

3. Describe the gifts the Sultan gives the horses before they leave for France.

4. What does Sham do when the Chief Cook takes him to the market?

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

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

7. What is the significance of the new moon?

8. What does King Louis XV decide to do with the Sultan's gift?

9. Why doesn't Agba break his fast with the other stable boys?

10. How do Agba and Sham prepare for the journey to France?

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