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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Signor Achmet think the mare's milk will be of use to the foal?
(a) The foal is too weak to nurse.
(b) The mare is weak and will die soon.
(c) The foal will be sent to another stable the next day.
(d) He believes that sweetened camel's milk is better.

2. Why doesn't Agba eat with the other stable boys?
(a) They do not like Agba.
(b) He tends to his mare's needs before his own.
(c) Agba has given his ration to the mare.
(d) Agba does not like the other stable boys.

3. Which country does Sir Barton represent?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Canada.

4. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?
(a) Agba is spending too much time with the mare again.
(b) Agba did not have permission to use a new blanket.
(c) Agba is too slow in performing his tasks.
(d) Agba has used too much sand and hay in the mare's bed.

5. What promise does Agba make to the foal?
(a) To search for a new mare.
(b) To avenge his mother's death.
(c) To be his father and care for him.
(d) To buy him back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Agba worried about the mare he tends?

2. What special treatment does Agba show the mare?

3. Why does Agba train Sham to run longer?

4. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?

5. Why doesn't Agba immediately tell anyone about the foal's birth?

(see the answer key)

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