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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Third Race, Chapters 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Joe Dale pay for the horse that he's trying to make Deucey take?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $8,000.
(d) $20,000.

2. How long is it until the time for the race in the opening of Chapter 18?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 30 minutes.

3. Why has Medicine Ed decided to work for Tommy?
(a) Because he has agreed to spy on Maggie for Two-Tie.
(b) Because he is attracted to Maggie and wants to woo her.
(c) Because Tommy helped secure him a spot in a trailer park.
(d) Because he owes money to Tommy after the first race.

4. The men gossip in Chapter 11 that Joe Dale's son is not a good choice for a groom because he once did what?
(a) Attempted to shoot his brother over a race.
(b) Tried to kill himself.
(c) Went to jail for murder.
(d) Went after a horse with a loaded gun.

5. Whom does Two-Tie threaten to call about Bigg's actions in Chapter 23?
(a) Beaufait.
(b) Jojo.
(c) Biggy.
(d) Posner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many stalls does Maggie take when she arrives at Indian Mound Downs?

2. Who does Joe Dale motion to come talk with him in his car in Chapter 12?

3. Who is talking about claiming the Mahdi at the next race, according to Vernon in Chapter 17?

4. Where are Zeno's former stalls that Tommy acquires in Chapter 12?

5. What is the name of Tommy and Maggie's landlady who is a racetrack widow?

(see the answer key)

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