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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. Which of the following is not something that Mr. Nancy resembles in his true form as a god?
(a) A lion.
(b) An old man.
(c) A spider.
(d) A young boy.

2. Why is Media not able to finish her temptation of Shadow in Chapter 7?
(a) The power goes out in the motel.
(b) He unplugs the television and radio.
(c) The timer shuts the television off.
(d) Shadow leaves his room.

3. Who wakes Shadow from his sleep at the very end of Chapter 8?
(a) Ibis.
(b) Laura.
(c) Jacquel.
(d) Wednesday.

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

5. What group of people expresses distrust of Shadow Moon at the bank?
(a) Police officers.
(b) Bank staff.
(c) Several customers.
(d) A neighboring business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Shadow first meet Alison in Chapter 9?

2. What Lakeside community event does Hinzelmann officiate?

3. What was Laura doing in the car with Robbie Burton when they were killed?

4. How does Laura explain her ability to walk and speak in Chapter 3?

5. Which member of the Zorya household gives Shadow a silver dollar in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Shadow Moon's dream in Chapter 3.

2. Why is Shadow Moon released early from prison in Chapter 1?

3. How does Shadow discover that he needs to go to Cairo in Chapter 7?

4. What is the Lakeside raffle?

5. Describe Shadow's dream in Chapter 8.

6. What unexpected incident occurs to Shadow Moon after the funeral in Chapter 2?

7. Who are Mr. Ibis and Mr. Jacquel?

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

9. What offer do Ibis and Jacquel make to Shadow in Chapter 8?

10. Who do Shadow and Wednesday meet in Chicago?

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