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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 word is best used to describe the knowledge of the Creator?

2. What item will Dream wear into Hell?

3. What kind of animal is this character?

4. Before going into Hell, Dream pays a visit to which of the following:

5. What is the name of the animal conversing with the character?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dream find when he arrives in Hell?

2. What bargaining chip does Azazel intend to use to strike a deal with Dream?

3. Describe the opening scene. Which character is present? What is the setting? What does it mean?

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

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

6. What theory does Matthew espouse, trying to find the brighter side of Dream's potentially dangerous trip?

7. Who visits the abode? What does the god do as a result of the visit?

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

9. What other representatives are present in Dream's court?

10. What is Lucifer's theory on his existence as the great fallen angel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Morpheus is one of the most enigmatic and famous characters in mythology. Explain the history of Morpheus. When did the character first appear in literature? What culture seemingly created Morpheus? How has the character changed throughout history? Why do you think Gaiman chose Morpheus as a main character? What other mythological entity would you like to see portrayed in a graphic novel series?

Essay Topic 2

In addition to gods and powerful people, Gaiman also makes many references to animals with special powers as well as the power of speech and reason. Examine how Gaiman uses personification in regards to the animals. Some examples of animals used in the story include the interaction with Matthew, the Merkin, and Odin's ever present ravens. Explain how and why Gaiman chose to employ this method. Was the method effective? Explain. What other creatures might have fit into the story the same way?

Essay Topic 3

There are references to the dead or undead throughout the book. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce and utilize the Endless? Do you think the use of the undead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died? How would you feel if you met the undead in a public venue?

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