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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. In his Chapter 9 dream, what does he offer the Buffalo Man to be released from his rock tomb?
(a) His soul.
(b) Himself.
(c) His Zorya coin.
(d) Wednesday.

2. What type of bird does Wednesday send to Shadow as a messenger in Chapter 7?
(a) A crow.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A dove.
(d) A raven.

3. What does Shadow consider doing before going to bed his first night in Cairo?
(a) Robbing the funeral home.
(b) Joining with the new gods.
(c) Running away.
(d) Killing himself.

4. What advice does Johnnie Larch give Shadow before the latter leaves prison?
(a) Don't make airport workers angry.
(b) Find a nice girl.
(c) Go some place where no one knows you.
(d) Stay low-key.

5. How long does Wednesday have to get his affairs in order?
(a) Twenty-four hours.
(b) One week.
(c) Three days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What manner of spirit is the cab driver in Chapter 7?

2. What do Mr. Ibis and Mr. Jacquel do for a living?

3. According to Wednesday, how did the other old gods escape Mr. Wood and Mr. Stone at the restaurant?

4. What does Audrey Burton do at Laura Moon's funeral that surprises Shadow?

5. Over what does Mr. Ibis hold dominion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Shadow deal with the approach of police on the scam in Chapter 5?

4. How are Mr. Road and Mr. Town introduced in Chapter 9?

5. How does Mr. Nancy look in the realm of the gods?

6. Describe Shadow's temptation by Media.

7. How does Wednesday explain to Shadow what happened at the restaurant after the summit at Odin's Hall?

8. What is the full story surrounding Laura Moon's death?

9. How were the dead judged in ancient Egypt?

10. What deal does Shadow strike in his Chapter 9 dream?

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