The Sport of Kings Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Henry start building on his farm, alongside Penn? (from "Hellsmouth" and "Interlude V")

A larger barn.

A gigantic enclosed space for horses to frolic in.

A distillery.

A flower garden.

2.

Which character, in addition to Allmon, had also committed suicide? (from "The Interpretation of Horses" and "Epilogue" )

Marie.

Scipio.

Lou.

John Henry.

3.

What does the Reverend do to young Allmon when Marie asks if they can move in? (from "Nothing But A Burning Light" - "Interlude III")

Shaves Allmon's head.

Takes Allmon to the Ohio River and gives him the history of the region.

Slaps Allmon.

Baptizes Allmon.

4.

Early in her career, what is Hellsmouth's signature way of winning a race? (from "Hellsmouth" and "Interlude V")

Hanging in the back of the pack at the beginning before bursting ahead.

Getting off to a huge early lead before barely holding off everyone at the end.

Getting into a late showdown before angling the opponent away from the finish line.

Running in a gigantic loop around the outside, to avoid contact with other horses.

5.

What does Henry see two farmhands doing with a horse that leaves him entranced with horses for the rest of his life? (from "The Strange Family of Things" - "Interlude I")

Gentling / taming a horse.

Combing a horse.

Helping a horse take its first steps.

Racing a horse.

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