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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. What kind of abode does Dream live in?

2. What happens shortly after Etain smells something strange in her living room?

3. Who does Dream need for the transportation to find Destruction?

4. What is the name of the mortal that Delirium connects with the Dancing Woman?

5. What kind of pet does Abel have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What caused Delirium's transformation?

3. How does Delirium hope to cheer up Dream at the beginning of the book?

4. How was Delirium comforted during her transition?

5. Where did Dream rescue Nada from?

6. Who took the absence of Destruction the hardest, and why?

7. Who is Ruby?

8. Why has Bernie decided to be a lawyer?

9. What was unique about Delirium's transformation?

10. How has the Alderman been cheating Death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is a strong theme in this book. What are some of the instances where Irony is present, and how do these ironic events affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

The Endless are a strange family and each member has their own distinct realm and personality. Choose some of these characters and write about how their unique characteristics influences the family dynamic and the progression of the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Tiffany is a minor character whose presence makes a big difference in the plot. How does she accomplish this? What are some ways that her presence, however brief, altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if she had not been in the book at all?

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