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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how many horses does Agba care for?
(a) One.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

2. What is desirable about Sham's neck?
(a) It arches well.
(b) His good luck mark can be seen when he is running.
(c) It is long and stretches nicely when he is running.
(d) It is short and stocky, indicating strength.

3. Where is Sham sent in Chapter 11?
(a) To the royal stables.
(b) To the army.
(c) To Spain.
(d) To Morocco.

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

5. What does Bishop Fleury advise the King to do with the Moroccan horses?
(a) Sell them to the King of Spain.
(b) Assign them to transport goods for the army.
(c) Send them to the circus.
(d) Assign them to transport goods for the army.

6. Why does Agba give the mare special treatment?
(a) He loves her.
(b) Because she is the most beautiful horse in the herd.
(c) She is his horse.
(d) Signor Achmet pays him to do so.

7. Who gives the Sultan's horses amulets?
(a) Agba.
(b) Signor Achmet.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) The Sultan's first wife.

8. Who is Man 'o War's owner?
(a) The Earl of Godolphin.
(b) Mr. Riddle.
(c) Mr. Barton.
(d) The Sultan of Morocco.

9. Who owns the horses that Agba tends?
(a) Signor Achmet.
(b) Mr. Riddle.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) Mr. Barton.

10. What is the significance of the mark Agba discovers on the new foal?
(a) The foal will be swift.
(b) The foal will be a good jumper.
(c) The foal will be strong.
(d) The foal will be unlucky.

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

12. What does the wild boar behind the stables do in Chapter 3?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Grunts and coughs.
(c) Escapes his pen.
(d) Squeals.

13. How many horses does the Sultan own?
(a) Twenty Thousand.
(b) Twelve hundred.
(c) Twelve thousand.
(d) Two hundred.

14. Why is the mare described as being like the wind?
(a) The wind cannot be tamed.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) The wind is fierce.
(d) She is fast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for Signor Achmet, the horses, and the stable boys to sail to France?

2. What unusual command does the Sultan give in Chapter 1?

3. What do the horses and their stable boys look like to the Duke when they arrive in France?

4. Why does Agba stay close to the mare in Chapter 2?

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

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