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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. How is the weather described on the day of the race in Chapter 33?

2. From what narrative perspective is Chapter 26 related?

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

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

5. What is the name of the woman that Joe Dale suggests Tommy is having an affair with in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Maggie attempt her escape in Chapter 28?

4. How is Two-Tie's perspective revealed in Chapter 28?

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

6. How have Medicine Ed's perceptions of Tommy changed in Chapter 31? Why have they changed?

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

8. What actions does Tommy take when he appears in Chapter 40?

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

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

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 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 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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