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

2. What is described inside the back gate of Indian Mound Downs in Chapter 1?
(a) A hot-walking machine.
(b) A water trough.
(c) A cola machine.
(d) A hay baler.

3. How old is Medicine Ed in Chapter 1?
(a) 59.
(b) 72.
(c) 76.
(d) 68.

4. How is the car described that Maggie arrives in at the racetrack in Chapter 1?
(a) A white Pontiac Grand Prix.
(b) A red Corvette.
(c) A blue Jeep.
(d) A black Ford Ranger.

5. What was the name of the big mare that injured Medicine Ed in 1958?
(a) Little Spinoza.
(b) Broomstick.
(c) Boll Weevil.
(d) High Soprano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the horse that Deucey owns in Chapter 1?

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

3. On what upcoming holiday is Medicine Ed's birthday, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

4. In what state is Indian Mound Downs located?

5. What breed is Two-Tie's dog?

(see the answer key)

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