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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. Who refuses to reveal her relationship with Dream?

2. Whose eulogy is insulting?

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

4. What does Cain call Abel during a fight?

5. From which city does the street woman originate?

Short Essay Questions

1. One scene shows Rosie talking to Jed. What is said? What is Jed's reaction to Rosie's news?

2. Desire speaks. What does Desire say in his eulogy?

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

4. Who approaches Dream with news about the family? What is the news?

5. Who do Robbie and Gwen meet outside the event? What is the man's new moniker?

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

7. Gwen gets ready for her day at the Ren Fire. What does Robbie say about Gwen's new persona. What is Gwen's response?

8. Discuss the conversation between Robbie and Death.

9. How are the Endless informed of Dream's death? In which order are they informed?

10. Dream begins to meet with former characters. With whom does Dream meet and what offer does he make? How does the character reply?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The various tales allow for a substantial use of flashback. In fact some stories consist of little else. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? How do you think Gaiman creates a story within a story using flashback? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

In several instances a character will enter into an alternate reality. Why does this happen? How does it happen? Do you think that the person escapes reality on purpose or is it an unconscious act? Discuss fantasy versus reality, why it is important, and how the difference is taught through characterization. Also discuss possible psychological implications and possible confusion of facts.

Essay Topic 3

Many characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?

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