The Sport of Kings Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Allmon do to Henry's mansion? (from "The Interpretation of Horses" and "Epilogue" )

He steals all of the valuable artifacts throughout the building.

He guides Hellsmouth into the house and allows the horse to trample through it.

He pours gasoline all over it and then lights it on fire.

He drives Henry's car through it.

2.

How does Allmon get the money to take Marie to the doctor? (from "Nothing But A Burning Light" - "Interlude III")

He saves up while working for a local drug dealer.

Reverend quietly gives him the money.

He discovers a legal loophole in the medical system.

He steals the money after bullying a white kid at his school.

3.

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 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.

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

4.

What unlikely figure does Henry begin to have a sort of friendship with, after the death of Henrietta? (from "Hellsmouth" and "Interlude V")

Ginnie Miller.

Reuben Bedsford Walker III.

M.J. Deane.

Judith Schwebel.

5.

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

Slaps Allmon.

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

Shaves Allmon's head.

Baptizes Allmon.

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