The Sport of Kings Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What tragically ironic job does Marie work for most of Allmon's childhood? (from "Nothing But A Burning Light" - "Interlude III")

Receptionist for a dentist's office.

Embalmer at a funeral parlor.

Accountant for a health insurance company.

Seamstress for a company that makes doctor's scrubs.

2.

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

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

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.

3.

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

The evolutionary history of horses.

That Hellsmouth is the best horse Lou has ever seen.

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.

4.

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.

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")

Helping a horse take its first steps.

Combing a horse.

Racing a horse.

Gentling / taming a horse.

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