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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 the wheat ear?
(a) A hand sign made by Signor Achmet to ward off evil.
(b) Food for the horses.
(c) A pattern of clouds.
(d) A hair pattern on the foal that resembles a ripened beard of wheat.

2. What special treatment does Agba show the mare?
(a) He spends more time currying her than his other horses.
(b) He sneaks her treats during the day.
(c) He talks to her gently.
(d) He gives her spring water from a bucket.

3. What is Man 'o War's nickname?
(a) Sir Riddle.
(b) Sham.
(c) Sir Barton.
(d) Big Red.

4. Why does the camel driver help Agba?
(a) To gain favor from the Sultan.
(b) Agba promises to pay.
(c) He loves horses.
(d) Because he likes Agba.

5. Why do the palace guards allow Agba to pass the gate?
(a) Because he has a letter from Signor Achmet.
(b) Because he is the first slave boy of Signor Achmet.
(c) They do not see him.
(d) He bribes them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?

4. How does the Sultan test a new saber?

5. What does the wheat ear signify?

(see the answer key)

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