Chapter 9 " Agba Measures Sham" & Chapter 10 "Salem Alick!"
Chapter 9 " Agba Measures Sham" & Chapter 10 "Salem Alick!"
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question.
Which tool did Agba use to measure Sham?
- a measuring tape
- his hands
- a measuring stick
For the horse to be considered a fast runner his hind part must measure a ________ distance than his fore part.
- longer
- shorter
How would the horses eat while they were traveling overland?
- out of a trough
- from the back of a wagon
- with a nosebag
Why did Agba and Signor keep watching the sun as they traveled to the palace?
- They were afraid it would rain.
- The Sultan might punish them for not arriving at the time he wanted.
- They wanted to arrive before noon which was the time to say prayers to Allah.
What did the people hear as the horses went down the streets?
- singing the national anthem
- clapping and cheering from the crowds
- music played by tom-toms and bagpipes
What was in the bags the Sultan gave each horse?
- food
- papers showing pedigree and amulets
- jewels and gold coins
- rubies and diamonds
Which body of water did the horses have to travel over to reach France?
- the Mediterranean Sea
- the Atlantic Ocean
- the Pacific Ocean
- the Indian Ocean
- the Baltic Sea
What did the Sultan NOT know about the captain of the ship?
- He would get lost at sea.
- He was weak and would died on the voyage.
- He had pocketed the money to buy corn and barley for the horses.
What does "salem alick" mean?
- good luck
- farewell
- See you later.