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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What horse's body does Maggie find as she makes her way toward the river in Chapter 40?
(a) Grizzly's.
(b) Little Spinoza's.
(c) Boll Weevil's.
(d) Suitcase's.

2. What does Two-Tie remind himself to keep himself from killing Joe Dale in Chapter 28?
(a) The fact that Maggie is in love with Joe Dale.
(b) The fact that he really loves Joe Dale.
(c) The fact that he does not want to die in jail.
(d) The fact that Joe Dale is his brother.

3. What does Joe Dale tell Biggie to get for him and Maggie in Chapter 27?
(a) Water.
(b) Sodas.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Beers.

4. How long has it been since Tommy left when he calls Maggie in Chapter 21?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) One day.
(d) Six days.

5. Whom does Maggie encounter at the desk in the testing barn in Chapter 38?
(a) Two-Tie.
(b) Roland.
(c) Kidstuff.
(d) Suitcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Medicine Ed watch Maggie in the beginning of Chapter 24?

2. Who does Two-Tie call after learning who Maggie has left the racetrack with in Chapter 25?

3. Whom does Two-Tie threaten to call about Bigg's actions in Chapter 23?

4. To what horse does Medicine Ed apply goofer dust in Chapter 34?

5. Who does Tommy punch in the face after he arrives in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Two-Tie's perspective revealed in Chapter 28?

2. How is Medicine Ed's concept of "home" examined in the novel?

3. How have Medicine Ed's perceptions of Tommy changed in Chapter 31? Why have they changed?

4. What is Medicine Ed's primary objective in the fourth race? What does he stand to gain?

5. How are Two-Tie and Joe Dale different in their dealings at the racetrack?

6. How is the puddle described at the back gate of the racetrack? Why is this significant?

7. What are Medicine Ed's primary concerns and conflicts after the race in Chapter 39?

8. How does Maggie attempt her escape in Chapter 28?

9. What does Tommy say about Maggie's newspaper columns in "Results"?

10. How is the theme of good and evil played out in the preparations for the fourth race?

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