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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. Where is the mark that Agba discovers located on the new foal?
2. How does Signor Achmet react to the boar's squeal in Chapter 4?
3. What country does Agba live in?
4. Why does the Sultan want Signor Achmet to select six horses and six horse boys?
5. In Chapter 11, what does Signor Achmet give Agba before he leaves?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Agba find nourishment for the orphaned foal?
2. Why is a wild boar kept behind the Sultan's stables?
3. What is the significance of the white spot on the foal's heel?
4. How does the Sultan anger Agba in Chapter 1?
5. How does Agba help the mare prepare for delivery?
6. How does Agba's disability save his life?
7. How do Agba and Sham prepare for the journey to France?
8. What does Sham do when the Chief Cook takes him to the market?
9. How does Agba convince Signor Achmet that the foal is not unlucky?
10. Describe the omen Signor Achmet discovers on the foal.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how Signor Achmet's character changes from Morocco to France. What roles does he hold in each country and how does his station in life change between the two? What factors cause such a drastic change in his character? How does Agba's perception of Signor Achmet change as they travel from Morocco to France?
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
Does Sham prove himself to be the "King of the Wind"? If so, how? If not, why? Which factors or characters influence his ability to gain that title? How does Sham's attempt to become the "King of the Wind" influence other horses as well as the human characters in the novel?
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