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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, where does Agba look for Sham?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Milan.
(d) Paris.

2. Who destroys Sham's pedigree?
(a) Signor Achmet.
(b) The constable.
(c) Mr. Biggle.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

3. Who are Cade and Regulus?
(a) Sham's sons.
(b) Guard dogs.
(c) Jockeys.
(d) Stable boys.

4. Who is Lath?
(a) Sham's new jockey.
(b) Sham's first son.
(c) Sham's new owner.
(d) A new breeding mare.

5. In Chapter 22, who does the Earl want to have watch the race?
(a) Roxana.
(b) Lath, Cade and Regulus.
(c) Grimalkin.
(d) Sham.

6. Who is Titus Twickerham?
(a) Sham's jockey.
(b) The Sultan's new chief of horses.
(c) Signor Achmet's head groom.
(d) The Earl's head groom.

7. Why is the Earl of Godolphin considering selling his stables?
(a) He is planning to move to Spain.
(b) He is in great debt.
(c) He is getting too old to manage the stables.
(d) He is tired of racing.

8. How does the carter punish Sham?
(a) He chains Sham to the stable wall.
(b) He does not feed Sham for three days.
(c) He sells him at the Thieves' Kitchen.
(d) By leaving his harness on 24 hours a day.

9. Where is the great race held in Chapter 23?
(a) London.
(b) Newmarket.
(c) Gog Magog.
(d) Kenilworth Park.

10. In Chapter 22, who does the Earl want to have run in the race?
(a) Agba.
(b) Hobgoblin.
(c) Lath, Cade and Regulus.
(d) Sham.

11. What animal also lives in Sham's shed in Chapter 12?
(a) A cat.
(b) An owl.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A wild boar.

12. Who is Mistress Cockburn?
(a) Mr. Coke's housekeeper.
(b) Mr. Coke's wife.
(c) A shopkeeper.
(d) Mr. Biggle's wife.

13. Who is King of the Wind?
(a) Cade.
(b) Sham.
(c) Lath.
(d) Agba.

14. How does Sham escape his stall?
(a) He kicks down the door.
(b) He jumps over the side wall.
(c) The groom forgot to latch the door.
(d) Agba lets him out.

15. Who refuses to let Agba stay with Sham in Chapter 15?
(a) Mr. Biggle.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Mr. Williams.
(d) Mistress Cockburn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new name is Sham given in Chapter 18?

2. Who does Sham knock down on the stable floor in Chapter 19?

3. Who buys Sham from Mr. Coke?

4. In Chapter 17, who is looking for Agba at the Red Lion Inn?

5. What does Mr. Biggle want Mr. Coke to buy?

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