The Sport of Kings Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

Racing a horse.

Combing a horse.

Helping a horse take its first steps.

2.

Why is young Henry Forge whipped at the whipping post at the beginning of the novel? (from "The Strange Family of Things" - "Interlude I")

He told his father that he does not believe in racism.

He lit a firecracker under a neighbor's cattle.

He was caught kissing his sister.

He told his father he wanted to turn the farm into a breeding ground for horses.

3.

What ironic thing has Henry worked to fund for the community? (from "The Survival Machine" - "Interlude IV")

A steakhouse that has horse on the menu.

A genealogical museum.

A taxidermy story.

A scholarship program for minority students.

4.

What unlikely person does Allmon meet at Marie's funeral? (from "Nothing But A Burning Light" - "Interlude III")

Mack Snyder, a local community member who believes Allmon would be a good horse trainer.

Ginnie Miller, a kind woman who was Marie's co-worker.

Reuben Bedford Walker III, a mouthy teenager who aspires to be a horse jockey.

Sophia, his elderly distant relative, who is willing to effectively adopt him.

5.

What meaningful subject do Henrietta and the veterinarian Lou talk about before Henrietta goes into labor? (from "The Survival Machine" - "Interlude IV")

How the Ohio River used to be a meaningful landmark during slavery times.

Lou gives Henrietta confidence about her inter-racial relationship with Allmon, despite Henry's misgivings.

The evolutionary history of horses.

That Hellsmouth is the best horse Lou has ever seen.

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