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