3. What does Bilquis tell the unnamed man in Chapter 1 to do while they have sex?
(a) Worship her.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Keep his eyes closed.
(d) Kiss her feet.

4. How does Odin self-sacrifice in Norse lore?
(a) He drinks hemlock.
(b) He runs himself through.
(c) He hangs from a tree.
(d) He drowns himself in the ocean.

5. What was Laura doing in the car with Robbie Burton when they were killed?
(a) Laura was perforing oral sex on Robbie.
(b) They were having sex.
(c) They were kissing.
(d) They were in an argument.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Shadow Moon been in prison at the beginning of the novel?

2. What does Shadow Moon tell Wednesday immediately after Laura Moon leaves his room?

3. Where does Shadow wake up after being knocked unconscious at the end of Chapter 2?

4. In what city is Shadow's plane forced to land because of weather in Chapter 1?

5. What other supernatural figure is at the House of the Rock besides Wednesday and Mr. Nancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shadow deal with the approach of police on the scam in Chapter 5?

2. Describe Shadow Moon's dream in Chapter 3.

3. Who are Mr. Ibis and Mr. Jacquel?

4. What is Shadow Moon's role in Wednesday's scam?

5. How is Odin martyred?

6. What happens to the Vikings in America at the end of Chapter 3?

7. How does Shadow enter the realm of the gods at the end of Chapter 5?

8. What offer do Ibis and Jacquel make to Shadow in Chapter 8?

9. What is the purpose of the checkers game in Chapter 4?

10. What unexpected incident occurs to Shadow Moon after the funeral in Chapter 2?

(see the answer keys)

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