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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbie say about dreaming in Chapter 1?

2. Who makes coffee in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 1, who tells the crow in another land that he does not know what is happening?

4. Who cuts open his or her chest and releases birds in Chapter 2?

5. Whom does Wanda tease about smoking too much in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hazel's actions that could lead to pregnancy in Chapter 2.

2. Describe what the characters in the Land are concerned about in Chapter 1.

3. What does Thessaly say to the Moon?

4. What horrific action does George do in Chapter 2 that unleashes negative repercussions on everyone?

5. What does Thessaly do in order to talk to George?

6. In Chapter 3, what does George tell Thessaly about his role?

7. What happens when a bird lands on Thessaly?

8. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Barbie need to do?

9. Describe the interaction between the big dog and Barbie.

10. What is the advice that Barbie gives Hazel in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Barbie and Wanda.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events upon which Barbie has a direct influence? What are some events upon which Wanda had a direct influence?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

"The Sandman: A Game of You" is a fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared toward adults? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Sandman: A Game of You," the author delves deeply into the inner worlds of his characters. Describe how the first five chapters that discuss Barbie's dream world contrast sharply with the final chapter, in which Wanda's family rejects both Wanda and Barbie's beliefs.

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