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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. How long has it been since Tommy left when he calls Maggie in Chapter 21?

2. Where is Lord of Misrule being taken in Chapter 40?

3. What is Biggie carrying when he comes out of the house in Chapter 28?

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

5. How does the narrative transition in Chapter 37?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author demonstrate dramatic irony in Chapter 24?

2. How have Medicine Ed's perceptions of Tommy changed in Chapter 31? Why have they changed?

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

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

5. What does the horse named the Lord of Misrule represent symbolically in the story?

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

7. What does Deucey reveal to Medicine Ed before the fourth race? Why does this information lead to inner conflict for Medicine Ed?

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

9. What is revealed of Tommy’s circumstances in Chapter 37?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the unique narrative style of Lord of Misrule. From what narrative perspective(s) is the story related? How does the author indicate changes in the narrative perspective? How would you describe the differences in language style associated with the different characters?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the main horses that are the focus in Lord of Misrule. What is Maggie's favorite horse? Why? Which horse does Tommy prefer? How are the horses in the novel compared to one another?

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