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

2. In Chapter 19, who receives gifts from the Duchess?

3. Why is Agba sent away in Chapter 20?

4. What is emblazoned on Hobgoblin's sheets?

5. What new name is Sham given in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the family Sham sires with Roxana.

5. How is Agba treated while in prison?

6. How does the carter treat Sham?

7. Why doesn't Benjamin Biggle want to ride Sham?

8. Why does the Earl of Godolphin invite Agba into his home in Chapter 22?

9. How does Agba find Sham in Paris?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does pedigree play in Man 'o War's (Big Red) and Sham's careers? How important is a pedigree to each horse? How does each horse prove its pedigree?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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