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

2. What does Medicine Ed refer to Lord of Misrule as when he arrives at the track in Chapter 30?

3. What is being hosed off outside the barn as Medicine Ed watches in Chapter 39?

4. Who is in Pelter's stall when Tommy comes in looking for Maggie in Chapter 26?

5. What does Tommy say he wants Maggie to give Pelter before the race in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome for Medicine Ed in "Results"?

2. How is the abandoned racetrack described in the novel? What does it symbolize?

3. How is the puddle employed as symbolism in Chapter 39?

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

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

6. What is indicated about Two-Tie's character by his death in the novel?

7. How does Maggie feel about her luck in "Results"?

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

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

10. What does Deucey reveal to Medicine Ed before the fourth race? Why does this information lead to inner conflict for Medicine Ed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of symbolism in the novel. What are some examples of major symbols that recur in the story? What do each of these symbols represent? What colors are prominent in Lord of Misrule?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Maggie in the novel. What is Maggie's history? What motivates Maggie to come to the racetrack? How does Maggie's character evolve in the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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