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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. What vehicle is sitting outside of Two-Tie's home when he returns from walking his dog in Chapter 32?

2. From where does Medicine Ed watch Maggie in the beginning of Chapter 24?

3. What horse does Maggie prepare for the race in Chapter 35?

4. Who is in the driver's seat of the car in Chapter 32?

5. Who claimed Pelter after the race, according to Two-Tie in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Two-Tie's perspective revealed in Chapter 28?

2. How does the theme of luck apply to Maggie's situation in Chapter 27?

3. What are Joe Dale's objectives in Chapter 29? Does he achieve those objectives?

4. What is Medicine Ed's primary objective in the fourth race? What does he stand to gain?

5. How does Maggie feel about her circumstances in the beginning of Chapter 21? How do her feelings change in the chapter?

6. What actions does Tommy take when he appears in Chapter 40?

7. How is the puddle described at the back gate of the racetrack? Why is this significant?

8. What is the outcome for Medicine Ed in "Results"?

9. How is the puddle employed as symbolism in Chapter 39?

10. How does the theme of good and evil apply to Two-Tie's character in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of Indian Mound Downs. What imagery does the author employ in describing this setting? What mood and tone are evoked by the setting? During what decade does the story take place?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of one's desire for home in Lord of Misrule. How is the concept of "home" defined by the main characters in the story? How do the main characters relate to one another in their personal desires for finding a home?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of symbolism in the novel. What are some examples of major symbols that recur in the story? What do each of these symbols represent? What colors are prominent in Lord of Misrule?

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