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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. When is the horse found dead in its stall in Chapter 21?

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

4. Who promises Joe Dale that he will be compensated for the horse in Chapter 28?

5. What does Medicine Ed promise God he will stop doing if God saves his life in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What foreshadowing is related to the blue Cadillac in the novel?

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

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

7. How does the theme of luck apply to Maggie's situation in Chapter 27?

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

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

10. How does Maggie feel about her circumstances in the beginning of Chapter 21? How do her feelings change in the chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and discuss the setting of Indian Mound Downs. What imagery does the author employ in describing this setting? What mood and tone are evoked by the setting? During what decade does the story take place?

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