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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. Two-Tie warns Vernon that no one should claim what horse at the next race in Chapter 17?
(a) Pelter.
(b) Boll Weevil.
(c) Lord of Misrule.
(d) Grizzly.

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

3. What does Alice sing to Little Spinoza before the race in Chapter 20?
(a) A rock song.
(b) A jazz song.
(c) A church hymn.
(d) A blues song.

4. Who claimed the Mahdi after the race, according to the narrator in Chapter 22?
(a) Medicine Ed.
(b) Deucey.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Tommy.

5. How much is the claiming race that Deucey puts Little Spinoza in next in Chapter 20?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $1,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Medicine Ed miss having at the racetrack in Chapter 12?

2. Which horse is found dead in his stall in Chapter 21?

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

4. What is the name of the horse that Lillian's son is bringing to Indian Mound Downs?

5. For what periodical did Maggie write food columns prior to coming to Indian Mound Downs?

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