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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. How does the character react?

2. Who sends a proclamation to Dream?

3. Dream attempts to apologize to which character?

4. Which character gets sawed in half?

5. What type of school does the boy attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who attends Dream's court as a representative of Faerie? Which fairies are in charge of the realm?

2. What is the first thing that happens to the character? What is unusual about the activity?

3. The story switches over to Lucifer who has left Hell for good. Where did Lucifer go?

4. What does Charles begin to notice as he looks around the campus?

5. Where are Paine's earthly remains? How did he die?

6. What is Loki's reaction when Thor attempts to return him to his prison?

7. What does Charles do to avoid the specters?

8. What does Paine say when Charles asks what it is like to die?

9. What is Azazel's reaction to the news?

10. What is the basis of the confrontation between Dream and Susano?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the stories in the book are too fantastic to be believed by someone who was not there to experience it firsthand. How might you react if a person approached you with such an outrageous tale that it could only happen in myth? Would you believe the person? Would you think the person was crazy? Would you ask for proof? If so, what kind of proof would you require?

Essay Topic 2

Compare "Seasons of Mist" with one or more of Gaiman's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, the best? Explain. Which did you like the least? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed more often? Why?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to gods and powerful people, Gaiman also makes many references to animals with special powers as well as the power of speech and reason. Examine how Gaiman uses personification in regards to the animals. Some examples of animals used in the story include the interaction with Matthew, the Merkin, and Odin's ever present ravens. Explain how and why Gaiman chose to employ this method. Was the method effective? Explain. What other creatures might have fit into the story the same way?

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