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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is desirable about Sham's neck?
(a) It is long and stretches nicely when he is running.
(b) It is short and stocky, indicating strength.
(c) It arches well.
(d) His good luck mark can be seen when he is running.

2. In Chapter 2, how does Agba prepare a bed for the mare?
(a) He places an old blanket over a generous pile of hay.
(b) He pours buckets of sand on the floor and covers the sand with hay.
(c) He piles straw and leaves on the floor of the stable.
(d) He sweeps the floor clean and lays down a fresh blanket.

3. What is the meaning of the Arabic name Sham?
(a) Moon.
(b) Sun.
(c) Swift.
(d) Wind.

4. What do the two signs on the foal signify?
(a) The foal is destined to be a great racehorse.
(b) The foal will bless the stables with his presence.
(c) The foal will experience both good and bad luck.
(d) The foal will die shortly after birth.

5. What does Agba see the mare doing when he wakes in Chapter 3?
(a) Drying her newborn foal.
(b) Giving birth.
(c) Eating corn.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?

2. Which horse wins the race in the Prologue?

3. How does the Sultan test a new saber?

4. Why doesn't Agba speak to the Sultan?

5. What aspect of the foal does Agba point out to Signor Achmet?

(see the answer key)

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