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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 color is the curtain?

2. Mad Hettie has a talk with which character?

3. Who talks about meeting Dream only once, a long time ago?

4. The creature must venture into _____ to retrieve the item.

5. What word is used to describe the curtain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dream do while the wake goes on?

2. A figure appears on the horizon. Who visits Dream?

3. Who arrives at the meeting? Where is it held? Who is missing from the gathering?

4. What is the basic background of Master Li?

5. Detail the conversation between Robbie and Lambkin.

6. What happens to the kitten? What does Li do?

7. Lucien is approached by a man regarding Dream's death. What is Lucien's reaction? What does Lucien say?

8. Discuss some of the speakers at the wake.

9. What is the girl doing and what does she ask the boy in red-striped pajamas?

10. Who is inside the tent? What is the conversation that follows Li's arrival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gaiman is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Gaiman chose that particular author or reference.

Essay Topic 2

There are many references to the dead or undead throughout the book. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce and utilize the Endless? Do you think the use of the undead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died? How would you feel if you met the undead?

Essay Topic 3

Morpheus is one of the most enigmatic and famous characters in mythology. Explain the history of Morpheus. When did the character first appear in literature? What culture seemingly created Morpheus? How has the character changed throughout history? Why do you think Gaiman chose Morpheus as a main character? What other mythological entity would you like to see portrayed in a graphic novel series?

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