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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. Who rides into town with the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough and the Earl of Godolphin?
(a) Mistress Cockburn.
(b) Mr. Williams.
(c) Signor Achmet.
(d) Mr. Biggle.

2. Which chore does Agba despise in Chapter 19?
(a) Beating the horse blankets.
(b) Cleaning the jockeys' silks.
(c) Cleaning Hobgoblin's stall.
(d) Drawing and carrying water for the duchess.

3. How does Agba find Sham in Chapter 12?
(a) He watches the horse sales.
(b) He follows a carter.
(c) He posts ads.
(d) He asks store owners and horse trainers.

4. Where is Agba sent in Chapter 20?
(a) Morocco.
(b) London.
(c) Wicken Fen.
(d) Gog Magog.

5. What is written above Sham's stall in Chapter 21?
(a) Wind.
(b) The Pride of Magog.
(c) The Godolphin Arabian.
(d) The Godolphin Champion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who explains that Sham's pedigree is written in his sons?

2. Where is Sham stabled in Chapter 21?

3. Who buys Sham from Mr. Coke?

4. Who refuses to let Agba stay with Sham in Chapter 15?

5. Who is Grimalkin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mrs. Williams separates Agba and Sham?

2. What happens to Sham's pedigree while Agba is in prison?

3. Why is Agba afraid to be alone in prison?

4. What special treatment does Sham receive when he returns from Wicken Fen?

5. Why is Agba arrested?

6. How do Sham and Agba escape from the carter?

7. How does the Earl of Godolphin plan to save his stables from financial ruin?

8. Why does the Earl of Godolphin invite Agba back to Gog Magog?

9. How does Agba feel about Sham not being allowed to race at Newmarket?

10. How do Agba and Mr. Twickerham's opinions of Sham differ?

(see the answer keys)

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