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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the palace guards allow Agba to pass the gate?
(a) He bribes them.
(b) They do not see him.
(c) Because he is the first slave boy of Signor Achmet.
(d) Because he has a letter from Signor Achmet.

2. How does Signor Achmet react to the boar's squeal in Chapter 4?
(a) He prays that the boar will absorb any evil spirits.
(b) He makes the wheat ear sign.
(c) He throws a rock at the boar.
(d) He shouts at the boar.

3. What does Signor Achmet announce in Chapter 8?
(a) Agba has been sold.
(b) Sham will be going to England.
(c) Sham has been sold.
(d) Sham will be going to France.

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

5. What does Man 'o War's owner want to do with the horse?
(a) Allow him to run one more race.
(b) Retire him.
(c) Sell him.
(d) Destroy him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the wheat ear?

2. How do the other colts in the stables treat Sham?

3. Why doesn't Man 'o War's owner want him to race at Newmarket?

4. Which horse is Man o' War racing?

5. Why does the camel driver help Agba?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the omen Signor Achmet discovers on the foal.

2. What is the significance of the white spot on the foal's heel?

3. Why is a wild boar kept behind the Sultan's stables?

4. Why doesn't Agba break his fast with the other stable boys?

5. How does Agba convince Signor Achmet that the foal is not unlucky?

6. Why doesn't Agba report the foal's birth to Signor Achmet?

7. How is Sham different from the other colts in the stable?

8. How do Agba and Sham prepare for the journey to France?

9. How does Agba's disability save his life?

10. Why do Mr. Riddle's friends want him to send Big Red to England?

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