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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 is Wanda left behind in Chapter 4?

2. Whom does Thessaly kill in Chapter 5, saying that it is a bad idea to let that type of creature talk?

3. To what does Barbie compare being watched in Chapter 4?

4. What does Barbie draw on her face in Chapter 6?

5. Who would be lucky to be dead in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when Luz says that they are being watched, what does Barbie compare this experience to?

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

3. 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?

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

5. What do Barbie and the Cuckoo say about childhood abuse and imagination?

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

7. What happens that makes Barbie question whether she is dreaming, and how does she respond to this new knowledge in Chapter 4?

8. What does Barbie do while wearing mourning clothes in Chapter 6?

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

10. What does Morpheus do to liberate Barbie and what is revealed about him in Chapter 5?

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

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 3

Consider the discussion about pregnancy and sex between Hazel and Barbie. What myths are being circulated? What are being dispelled? Explain.

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