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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. Whom does Sham seek for comfort?

2. Which famous horse is Man o' War descended from?

3. In Chapter 3, what does Agba see when he awakens?

4. How long does it take for Signor Achmet, the horses, and the stable boys to sail to France?

5. When does the foal begin to nurse from the mare?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 do Signor Achmet's prophecies contradict each other?

5. Describe the foal born in Chapter 3.

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

7. Why is Sham sent to France?

8. How does Agba prepare for his audience with the Sultan?

9. How does the Sultan anger Agba in Chapter 1?

10. Why doesn't Agba report the foal's birth to Signor Achmet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the concepts of obedience and rebellion affect the characters in the novel. What role does culture play in obedience in the novel? How does rebellious behavior affect the characters in the novel? What changes in Sham and Agba's behavior can be attributed to rebellion?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the successes of Man 'o War (Big Red) and Sham. How do these horses prove themselves? What challenges must they overcome in order to succeed? How do their trainers influence their successes?

Essay Topic 3

What value do Man 'o War (Big Red) and Sham hold for their owners? What factors influence each horse's value throughout his career? Describe each horse's intrinsic value and extrinsic value and explain which value defines each horse's character.

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