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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Shadow Moon been in prison at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

2. What god does Wednesday reveal himself to be in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Coyote.
(b) Odin.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Osiris.

3. How does the waitress in Chapter 9 react to Wednesday's hitting on her?
(a) She meets him later.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She hits on Shadow.
(d) She ignores him.

4. From what vantage point does Wednesday watch the progression of his scam in Chapter 5?
(a) His car.
(b) A supermarket.
(c) A cafe.
(d) A phone booth.

5. What particular lesson of prison life does Shadow learn early?
(a) Do your own time.
(b) Don't make friends.
(c) Don't make waves.
(d) Keep your head down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richie Hinzelmann do for a living?

2. What spirit of England does Essie meet right before she dies?

3. What is Jacquel doing when Ibis and Shadow return to the funeral home?

4. What weather change does Shadow create in this chapter with his thoughts?

5. What ride does Shadow ride at the end of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Shadow and Mad Sweeney interact during their night of drinking?

3. How does Essie Tregowen make her way to America in Chapter 4?

4. What is the Lakeside raffle?

5. Describe Shadow's dream in Chapter 8.

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

7. Describe Mr. Wednesday.

8. Why is Shadow put off by Mr. Wednesday?

9. How is does Laura Moon find her way to Shadow's hotel in Chapter 3?

10. Describe Shadow's temptation by Media.

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