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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. Why has Bernie chosen his profession?

2. Which of her brothers is Delirium closest to?

3. Where is Destruction when we first see him in this book?

4. What is the name of Abel's pet?

5. What city does Delirium meet with a vagrant woman at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the Alderman been cheating Death?

2. Why did Dream's rescue of Nada not make her love him?

3. What does the Alderman do when he realizes that danger is coming?

4. What do Dream and Delirium do after Ruby dies?

5. Who is Ruby?

6. What is happening at the back room of Destruction's house, and what is this supposed to mean?

7. What was unique about Delirium's transformation?

8. Who is Farrell now, and who did he used to be?

9. What does Matthew talk to Lucien about when he first meet him?

10. Why does Dream tell Delirium he is willing to help her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dream endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might the author have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 3

Desire and Despair were twins and shared a realm of experience. Why would these two characters be so tightly connected, and how is this symbolized in the text of this book?

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