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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. Where does the Great Beast wound Hunter?

2. Where did the fog come from while Hunter was talking to Richard about what she likes to hunt?

3. Who is overcome with fear as they approach Down Street?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Old Bailey packs when he leaves after hearing where marquis' body is?

5. What weapon does marquis use against Hunter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Hunter get in return for betraying Door, and why?

2. What does Islington offer to Door to get her to close the door, and does she?

3. What does Old Bailey notice about the silver box, and what does this mean?

4. What do Richard and Door say to each other before Richard returns home?

5. What does Richard do when Croup demands the key?

6. Why does marquis say he was willing to die?

7. What does Hunter do just before she dies?

8. What happens to Richard as he crosses the dark span with the group?

9. What does Richard find when he first enters the citadel?

10. What does Richard find when he returns to the real world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this plot?

Essay Topic 3

Upper London and London Below have some very important similarities and differences. Please cite evidence from the book as you compare and contrast these two integral settings from the book.

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