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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 object is Thor known to carry?

2. According to the ladies, what royal figure will play a part in the prophecy?

3. Who has been sentenced to be imprisoned in an underground cavern?

4. What word might be used to describe Lucifer's role in the divine plan?

5. What nickname does the character have for his guests?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lucifer's plans once he leaves Hell?

2. What restriction does Odin put upon Loki? Why does he make the choice?

3. Why does Odin want to gain the power?

4. Who visits Destiny in the garden? What is the purpose of the visit?

5. Why is Hell so silent? What has Lucifer done?

6. Which members of the family attend the meeting?

7. Why does Odin go to his son? What does he promise in exchange for help?

8. What request does Lucifer make when Dream summons him?

9. Where does Dream go after arriving in Hell? What does he find?

10. What is the explanation Dream gives to Matthew about Lucifer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between good and evil obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Does good always triumph over evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Not all lovers of literature are fans of the graphic novel. Some parents are concerned that a child will become so intrigued with fantasy that he will begin to believe in and dabble in the magic arts. Discuss the magic arts as they apply to fairy tales. What are magic arts? What might a child want to try? Is any one of the arts dangerous? How might it go against a family's structure or moral code? Have you ever dabbled in the magic arts? Explain. Which would be most commonly investigated by a curious child? What do you think would happen?

Essay Topic 3

Politics are also referred to in the book. In several instances, a character must obey by the rules and therefore politics, even in an alternate world. This can be seen in the way Dream deals with the issue of reopening Hell or in Odin's attempts to rein in and punish Loki. Discuss the use of politics in the graphic novel. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Gaiman incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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