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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Sultan test a new saber?
(a) By cutting off the heads of a thousand people.
(b) By cutting off a thousand branches.
(c) By cutting off the heads of a thousand animals.
(d) By cutting off the head of a stable boy.

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

3. What has the captain of the ship put inside the horses' feed sacks?
(a) Straw.
(b) Corn.
(c) Oats.
(d) Leaves.

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

5. What happens to the mare in Chapter 4?
(a) She is sold.
(b) She breaks her leg.
(c) She wins a race.
(d) She dies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must Agba do before he can approach the Sultan?

3. Why does the Sultan want Signor Achmet to select six horses and six horse boys?

4. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?

5. Where are the horses racing in the Prologue?

(see the answer key)

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