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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. What does Morpheus say is Barbie's fault in Chapter 6?

2. What does Barbie ask Morpheus to do in Chapter 6?

3. What is the present that Barbie bought for her deceased friend in Chapter 6?

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

5. What does Wilkinson say will happen to comfort Barbie in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Barbie is pulled out of the apartment alive, what does she notice outside?

2. What does Thessaly say when Morpheus departs?

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

4. What does Barbie talk about on the car ride with Dora and what does she dream about?

5. What is the boon that Morpheus offers Barbie?

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

7. What does Barbie do at the tombstone at the end of the book?

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

9. What does the beggar woman tell Wanda in Chapter 5?

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

Choose a character that inspires fear initially (Morpheus, Thessaly) but later evokes reluctant admiration and appreciation from the girls. Explain this change.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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