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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. When Barbie wakes up in Chapter 4, what does she want?

2. To whom does Cuckoo introduce Barbie inside the house in Chapter 5?

3. To whom does Barbie talk that she does not believe will actually protect her from the guards in Chapter 4?

4. Who has a grandson who was a cross-dresser?

5. Why is George able to talk when Thessaly is gone in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Barbie and Wilkinson discover when they read the scroll?

2. To whom does the Cuckoo introduce Barbie?

3. Why is Wanda angry and what does George explain to her about the Moon in Chapter 4?

4. What does Barbie want to do with Tantoblin's body?

5. What does Barbie learn about the little girl in Chapter 5?

6. What does Thessaly tell Hazel and Foxglove about cuckoo birds?

7. What does Barbie remember about her journey with Martin in Chapter 4?

8. When Thessaly, Hazel and Foxglove walk along the Moon's Road, where do they end up and what do they do?

9. What does Wilkinson say that Barbie does not believe when they wake up the day after they hid from the Black Guard in the cave and read Tantoblin's scroll?

10. What does Barbie discuss with Aunt Dora in the diner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Sandman: A Game of You" is a fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared toward adults? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief portrait study of Morpheus. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used heavily in "The Sandman: A Game of You." Find three instances and explain how foreshadowing is used to show events that will come.

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