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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. If someone does hurt the messenger, punishment will come back on that person ____ times over.

2. What is the name of the demon servant?

3. What instrument does Lucifer hope to learn to play?

4. What is the reason for this decision? Lucifer claims that he is ____________.

5. Who leaves before Dream continues his talk with Matthew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Desire do to torment Dream?

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

3. What is the name of the abode of the Norse gods? Who is the king god?

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

5. What kind of meeting does Destiny call? Where is it held?

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

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

8. What happened to Dream and the woman? What was Dream's reaction to this outcome? What did he do as a result?

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

10. Who meets with Lucien in the library? What does Lucien say about the room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare "Seasons of Mist" with one or more of Gaiman's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, the best? Explain. Which did you like the least? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed more often? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Many characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?

Essay Topic 3

Out of all the Endless, Death seems to play the largest part in most of the stories. Discuss the character Death. Why do you think Gaiman places so much emphasis on Death? Do you think Death is the strongest character? How do you compare Death to Dream? Which character do you think is the most important and/or the most developed? Explain.

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