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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. Dream goes to which sibling for advice?

2. What is the name of the demon servant?

3. The tale involves a woman with which of the following names:

4. Duma is also known as the Angel of ______.

5. According to Lucifer, the Creator did not experience the following emotion when Lucifer fell.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is upsetting for Lucifer? What is his thought on the matter?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who does Dream go to for advice about the key? Does Dream receive good advice?

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

10. Which members of the family attend the meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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