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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Race, Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the stall superintendent at Indian Mound Downs?
(a) Standish Chenille.
(b) Suitcase Smithers.
(c) Roland Hickok.
(d) Earlie Beaufait.

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

3. 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) Went to jail for murder.
(b) Went after a horse with a loaded gun.
(c) Attempted to shoot his brother over a race.
(d) Tried to kill himself.

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

5. Where does Lillian's son live?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Nebraska.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the farrier tell Medicine Ed the name is of Zeno's red horse in Chapter 3?

2. What is the name of the only horse Medicine Ed ever loved?

3. What kind of car is driving next to Deucey while Maggie watches in Chapter 10?

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

5. How old is Medicine Ed in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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