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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 does Dream say he came to find Destruction?

2. What does Destruction say he notices about Dream?

3. What does Destruction say humans hide from themselves?

4. What kind of place does Tiffany live in?

5. What did Ishtar say the Babylonians do to worship the Gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Delirium do when she is pulled over for her bad driving?

2. How does one get to Destiny's realm?

3. What does Desire say to Tiffany after Ishtar's dance?

4. What does Destiny read to Delirium as she is leaving his realm?

5. How does Ishtar explain the lives of Gods and Goddesses?

6. What did Dream say after talking with his son about Destruction?

7. What does Ishtar say happens at the end of a god's life?

8. Where does Dream find Destruction, and what is Destruction's response to being found?

9. How does Lady Bast tell Dream to find Destruction and how does he respond to this?

10. What does Lucien tell Dream after his consult with Lady Bast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Delirium was once called Delight. How did this transformation take place, and how are these two identities connected?

Essay Topic 2

What was the significance of the title of the book, and what role did it play in the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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