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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. What special treatment does Agba show the mare?
(a) He gives her spring water from a bucket.
(b) He talks to her gently.
(c) He sneaks her treats during the day.
(d) He spends more time currying her than his other horses.

2. Which horse wins the race in the Prologue?
(a) Man o' War.
(b) Sham.
(c) The race is a tie.
(d) Sir Barton.

3. Which country does Man o' War represent?
(a) America.
(b) Morocco.
(c) England.
(d) Canada.

4. Why is the Sultan pleased with Agba's silence?
(a) He knows he can control Agba.
(b) It demonstrates that Agba is respectful.
(c) He knows Agba cannot tell any tales or palace secrets.
(d) It demonstrates that Agba will be obedient.

5. Why does Agba train Sham to run longer?
(a) Because Signor Achmet tells him to do so.
(b) So he will fetch the highest price at the market.
(c) To prepare him for the race.
(d) To prepare him for the long journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Agba's society explain unusual occurrences?

2. Why does the Sultan want Signor Achmet to select six horses and six horse boys?

3. How does Signor Achmet react to the boar's squeal in Chapter 4?

4. Why does Signor Achmet scold Agba in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Agba look for outside the palace walls?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the foal born in Chapter 3.

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

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

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

5. How does Agba prepare for his audience with the Sultan?

6. How does the Sultan anger Agba in Chapter 1?

7. Why is Agba afraid to appear before the Sultan?

8. Why does Mr. Riddle decide to retire Big Red?

9. How does Agba find nourishment for the orphaned foal?

10. What does Sham do when the Chief Cook takes him to the market?

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