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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Agba live in?

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

3. Who is Signor Achmet?

4. What does the new moon represent to Agba?

5. In Chapter 2, when does Agba eat his meal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't the mare eat her corn?

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

3. Describe Agba.

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

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

6. What is the significance of the new moon?

7. What advice does Big Red's trainer give the horse's jockey, and why?

8. How does the Chief Cook rid himself of Sham?

9. Describe the omen Signor Achmet discovers on the foal.

10. Why is Agba summoned to see the Sultan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Sultan and the Earl of Godolphin. What motivates each character? Describe how their similarities and differences affect the characters they rule. How do these two characters affect Sham's life?

Essay Topic 2

How does rejection affect Sham and Agba's characters? What types of rejection does each character experience and how does each character react to rejection? How do these two characters use rejection to create acceptance and success?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship Agba has with animals in the novel. How do his relationships with the animals in the novel affect his character? Why are these relationships important to Agba and how do they provide fulfillment for his character?

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