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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 does Signor Achmet instruct Agba to do when the mare begins her labor?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Signor Achmet give Agba before he leaves?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Agba pack for his journey?

4. Whom does Sham seek for comfort?

5. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the foal born in Chapter 3.

3. Why is Sham sent to France?

4. What is the significance of the new moon?

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

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

7. Describe Agba.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does ownership affect Man 'o War's (Big Red) and Sham's characters? Discuss how the treatment of each of these horse's owners affects the horses' health, spirit, and success. Could Agba ever be considered an "owner"? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What role does politics play in Sham's survival? Describe how Sham's life is affected by Moroccan, French, and English politics. Which elements of each political system benefit Sham's character? Which elements of each political system harm Sham's character?

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