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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the cook sell Sham?
(a) The king orders the sale.
(b) Sham is too disobedient.
(c) The cook has too many debts.
(d) To punish Agba.

2. Where is the mark that Agba discovers located on the new foal?
(a) On the foal's neck.
(b) On the foal's flank.
(c) On the foal's forehead.
(d) On the foal's heel.

3. What does Signor Achmet instruct Agba to do when the mare begins her labor?
(a) Stay out of the stall.
(b) Call him.
(c) Fetch a bucket of water.
(d) Fetch fresh hay.

4. What does Agba think the Sultan looks like?
(a) The wild boar.
(b) A sweet potato.
(c) A camel.
(d) A satin pillow.

5. What natural skill does Sham possess?
(a) He knows what Sham is thinking.
(b) He can escape any stall.
(c) He can jump higher than all the other horses.
(d) He can outrun all the other horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Man 'o War's fans want him to race at Newmarket?

2. What does the camel driver give Agba?

3. Where are the horses racing in the Prologue?

4. Who destroys Sham's pedigree?

5. Who is Benjamin Biggle?

(see the answer key)

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