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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. Who consistently blames Lucifer for their troubles?

2. There is a family meeting called. Where will the family members gather?

3. How did the woman die?

4. What item does Lucifer ask Dream to remove so they can talk?

5. What type of creature is the Merkin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Dream acquiesce? Can Dream trust Lucifer?

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

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

8. What does Desire do to torment Dream?

9. Why does Odin want to gain the power?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lucifer appears in more than one story as the fallen angel that reigns over Hell. Discuss the use of Lucifer in the stories. Does Gaiman's portrayal of Lucifer match your own concept or the concept taught through religion and myth? What kind of powers does Lucifer have? What is your concept of hell in a religious or mythical context? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Fear is an important theme throughout the book, particularly when unusual and unexplained things happen. Discuss fear as it is used in "Seasons of Mist." Explain how fear works into various stories and how it relates to various characters. Some examples include Rowland's fear of the three bullies at the boarding school.

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