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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Two-Tie ask for when he calls the racetrack in Chapter 11?

2. Two-Tie warns Vernon that no one should claim what horse at the next race in Chapter 17?

3. How old is Medicine Ed in Chapter 1?

4. What is the name of the stall superintendent at Indian Mound Downs?

5. Medicine Ed is said to have been on the racetrack since what age in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Two-Tie's character presented in the novel? What are his objectives?

2. How has Two-Tie's behavior changed in Chapter 17? What are the impacts of the changes in Two-Tie's character?

3. How did Medicine Ed get his name? What is revealed about Medicine Ed's history in Chapter 4?

4. How would you compare the language styles associated with Medicine Ed and Maggie in the novel?

5. What causes Medicine Ed's luck to change following the first race?

6. How does Earlie respond to his race riding Little Spinoza?

7. How is the theme of luck explored in Chapter 1 of the novel?

8. How does the narrative perspective shift in Chapter 15? Why does the author make this shift?

9. How does Deucey regard the change in her luck after buying Little Spinoza?

10. How does Tommy's behavior toward Maggie change in Chapter 16? What is significant about this change in his behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character arc of Tommy in Lord of Misrule. How does Tommy's character change in the course of the story? What are the catalysts that propel these changes in Tommy? Do you think that Tommy is a protagonist or an antagonist in the novel? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of good versus evil in Lord of Misrule. How is this theme developed through character? How does the author develop this theme through setting and action? What symbolism and imagery connect to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Deucey in the novel. What is Deucey's history with horses and racing? How would you describe Deucey's relationship with Joe Dale? What makes Deucey decide to buy Little Spinoza?

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