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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) Mr. Biggle.
(b) Mistress Cockburn.
(c) Signor Achmet.
(d) Mr. Williams.

2. What is Gog Magog?
(a) A small town in France.
(b) The name of Signor Achmet's estate.
(c) The name of the Earl's estate.
(d) The name of Sultan's palace.

3. What does the horse-breaker recommend be done with Sham?
(a) That he be released into the wild.
(b) That he be tied up and not fed.
(c) That he be sent back to Morocco.
(d) That he be sold for meat.

4. How does Agba recognize Sham?
(a) By Sham's whinny.
(b) By the curve of Sham's neck.
(c) By his markings.
(d) Sham rubs his head against Agba's shoulder.

5. What does Agba eat while in prison?
(a) Bits of rotten vegetables and meat.
(b) Soup.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Bread and water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, where does Agba look for Sham?

2. What is written above Sham's stall in Chapter 21?

3. In Chapter 16, why doesn't Agba defend himself against his accusers?

4. Where is Sham stabled in Chapter 21?

5. Who buys Sham from Mr. Coke?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Agba survive alone on the streets of Paris?

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Agba arrested?

8. How does Agba anger the Earl of Godolphin?

9. How is Agba treated while in prison?

10. How does Mrs. Cockburn help Agba in prison?

(see the answer keys)

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