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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is Indian Mound Downs located?

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

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

4. Who offers Medicine Ed a job working for him in Chapter 9?

5. Who is in the backseat of Joe Dale's car in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you compare the language styles associated with Medicine Ed and Maggie in the novel?

2. How is the horse named Little Spinoza regarded by the main characters in the novel?

3. How are Boll Weevil and the Mahdi compared to one another as they prepare for the first race?

4. What causes Medicine Ed's luck to change following the first race?

5. How does Deucey regard the change in her luck after buying Little Spinoza?

6. What demand does Two-Tie make of Vernon during their phone conversation in Chapter 17? Why does he make this demand?

7. When is Lord of Misrule set? What indications in the novel reveal the time period of the story?

8. What does Deucey relate to Maggie regarding luck in Chapter 2?

9. How is Two-Tie's character presented in the novel? What are his objectives?

10. What is contained in Medicine Ed's red velvet bag? What is the purpose of this concoction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character arc of Tommy in Lord of Misrule. How does Tommy's character change in the course of the story? What are the catalysts that propel these changes in Tommy? Do you think that Tommy is a protagonist or an antagonist in the novel? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Deucey in the novel. What is Deucey's history with horses and racing? How would you describe Deucey's relationship with Joe Dale? What makes Deucey decide to buy Little Spinoza?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of good versus evil in Lord of Misrule. How is this theme developed through character? How does the author develop this theme through setting and action? What symbolism and imagery connect to this theme?

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