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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. On what horse is Maggie planning to bet in the race in Chapter 34?

2. Who calls Two-Tie to tell him who Maggie left with in Chapter 25?

3. What causes Two-Tie to get into the car in Chapter 32?

4. Where does D'Ambrisi say he received a call from regarding the horse in Chapter 28?

5. By what name does Medicine Ed refer to Lord of Misrule in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Joe Dale's objectives in Chapter 29? Does he achieve those objectives?

2. What does the horse named the Lord of Misrule represent symbolically in the story?

3. What is revealed of Tommy’s circumstances in Chapter 37?

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

5. Why do you think the author has chosen to relate the events of the race in past tense in Chapter 22?

6. How does the author demonstrate dramatic irony in Chapter 24?

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

8. What foreshadowing is revealed in Chapter 28? What does this foreshadowing suggest?

9. How does the theme of good and evil apply to Two-Tie's character in the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of luck and superstition in Lord of Misrule. What are some examples of superstitions believed by the main characters? How does the author develop the theme of luck through setting, symbolism, and imagery?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's use of irony in the novel. What are examples of dramatic irony in the story? How does the author employ verbal and situational irony? What purpose does each example serve?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of aging and death in the novel. How does the author develop these themes through the horses at the track? How is the theme developed through character and imagery? What characters face death in the story?

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