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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 Cuckoo reside, according to George?

2. Who knocks on the door to check and see if the people who had nightmares are OK in Chapter 3?

3. Where do Hazel, Wanda and Foxglove take Barbie in Chapter 3?

4. Whom does Thessaly say she needs to talk to in Chapter 3?

5. Who is asked to stand next to Barbie because she is not biologically a woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the scary dream that Hazel has about a baby?

2. What happens when Barbie and Wanda go to the subway in Chapter 1?

3. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Barbie need to do?

4. Describe Wanda's procurement of coffee for Barbie in Chapter 1.

5. Describe Barbie's initial interaction with Luz, Wilkinson and Prinado in Chapter 2.

6. What are the strange discoveries in George's apartment?

7. What happens when a bird lands on Thessaly?

8. What horrific action does George do in Chapter 2 that unleashes negative repercussions on everyone?

9. Describe the Weirdzos.

10. Describe what the book "Sandman: A Game of You" is about.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Barbie and Wanda.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events upon which Barbie has a direct influence? What are some events upon which Wanda had a direct influence?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the point of view presented in the book. Initially, the story line stays close to Barbie and her friends and then focuses in primarily on Barbie's adventures. However, by the end of the book, the focus shifts to Wanda and Barbie's understanding of Wanda despite the judgment offered by Wanda's family. How does this change from the smaller focus of two intimate friends to that of family and society at large give a different perspective on the story as a whole? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Author Neil Gaiman constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with change. Give three examples of how change is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

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