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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. Who promises Joe Dale that he will be compensated for the horse in Chapter 28?
2. Who has warned Medicine Ed that Hansel had better not mess up the intended results of the race in Chapter 34?
3. By what name does Medicine Ed refer to Lord of Misrule in Chapter 34?
4. Who calls Two-Tie to tell him who Maggie left with in Chapter 25?
5. Where has Tommy gotten tangled up with money, according to the narrative in Chapter 37?
Short Essay Questions
1. What foreshadowing is revealed in Chapter 28? What does this foreshadowing suggest?
2. How does the theme of luck apply to Maggie's situation in Chapter 27?
3. How is the puddle described at the back gate of the racetrack? Why is this significant?
4. How are Two-Tie and Joe Dale different in their dealings at the racetrack?
5. How does Maggie feel about her luck in "Results"?
6. How is the puddle employed as symbolism in Chapter 39?
7. What is Medicine Ed's primary objective in the fourth race? What does he stand to gain?
8. What does Tommy say about Maggie's newspaper columns in "Results"?
9. What foreshadowing is related to the blue Cadillac in the novel?
10. How is the theme of good and evil played out in the preparations for the fourth race?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the unique narrative style of Lord of Misrule. From what narrative perspective(s) is the story related? How does the author indicate changes in the narrative perspective? How would you describe the differences in language style associated with the different characters?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the main horses that are the focus in Lord of Misrule. What is Maggie's favorite horse? Why? Which horse does Tommy prefer? How are the horses in the novel compared to one another?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the plot structure of Lord of Misrule. Where in the novel do the following occur: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement? How would you compare the structure of this novel to others that you have studied?
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