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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. Where does D'Ambrisi say he received a call from regarding the horse in Chapter 28?

2. Where is Maggie laying when Medicine Ed first sees her in Chapter 24?

3. Who is in Pelter's stall when Tommy comes in looking for Maggie in Chapter 26?

4. What horse is led second from its stall to the starting gate in Chapter 36?

5. What does Joe Dale tell Biggie to get for him and Maggie in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of good and evil played out in the preparations for the fourth race?

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

3. How is the abandoned racetrack described in the novel? What does it symbolize?

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

5. What does Tommy say about Maggie's newspaper columns in "Results"?

6. What is indicated by Joe Dale's actions after the third race?

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

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

9. What foreshadowing is revealed in Chapter 28? What does this foreshadowing suggest?

10. How does Maggie attempt her escape in Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of entrapment or enslavement in Lord of Misrule. In what ways are the main characters enslaved by their circumstances or by their significant others? What statements do you think the author is making regarding the entrapment of these characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the plot structure of Lord of Misrule. Where in the novel do the following occur: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement? How would you compare the structure of this novel to others that you have studied?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of luck and superstition in Lord of Misrule. What are some examples of superstitions believed by the main characters? How does the author develop the theme of luck through setting, symbolism, and imagery?

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