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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Race, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what nickname does Medicine Ed refer to Tommy in the novel?
(a) "The lone wolf."
(b) "The young Romeo."
(c) "The young fool."
(d) "The stallion."

2. What horse wins the first race in Chapter 9?
(a) Broomstick.
(b) Boll Weevil.
(c) High Soprano.
(d) The Mahdi.

3. What does Tommy accuse Maggie of doing when he confronts her in Chapter 10?
(a) Betting on Deucey's horse.
(b) Having an affair with Deucey.
(c) Having an affair with Joe Dale.
(d) Betting on Zeno's horse.

4. In what state is Indian Mound Downs located?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Montana.

5. What is Zeno holding when he goes to talk to Tommy in Chapter 8?
(a) A shank.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Tommy and Maggie unhappy to see watching the race in Chapter 8?

2. What is the name of the stall superintendent at Indian Mound Downs?

3. What is the name of Two-Tie's dog?

4. Who ends up at the betting windows before the race next to Medicine Ed in Chapter 9?

5. What is the name of the farrier at Indian Mound Downs?

(see the answer key)

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