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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Biggle want Mr. Coke to buy?
(a) A new hat.
(b) His store.
(c) Sham.
(d) A carriage.

2. Where does the cook sell Sham?
(a) Behind the royal stables.
(b) At the docks.
(c) In the market square.
(d) At the Thieves' Kitchen.

3. How does Agba recognize Sham?
(a) By Sham's whinny.
(b) By the curve of Sham's neck.
(c) Sham rubs his head against Agba's shoulder.
(d) By his markings.

4. What is Sham fitted for in Chapter 8?
(a) A new blanket.
(b) Horseshoes.
(c) A new saddle.
(d) A new bridle.

5. Why do Man 'o War's fans want him to race at Newmarket?
(a) Because he lost the race at Kenilworth Park.
(b) Because his rival will also race there.
(c) Because the purse is worth a million pounds.
(d) Because he was excluded from the British Stud Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reduces Agba's bread ration?

2. What does Signor Achmet announce in Chapter 8?

3. Why is the Sultan pleased with Agba's silence?

4. Who appeals to the warden on Agba's behalf in Chapter 16?

5. What does the wheat ear signify?

(see the answer key)

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