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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 is the name of the demon servant?

2. What is the name of the mortal woman with whom Dream has a romance?

3. Who appears in the room to summon the pair to a meeting?

4. Through which gate does Dream enter Hell?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the issue with Dream returning to Hell? Does the issue cause any hesitation on Dream's part?

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

6. Which members of the family attend the meeting?

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

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

9. What does Desire do to torment Dream?

10. Dream calls a meeting to discuss what issue? Where is the discussion held?

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

Fairies are magical creatures that appear in a wide variety of art forms from literature to paintings and movies. Discuss fairies. What are some famous fairies? Do you have a favorite? How does Cluracan compare to other famous fairies? Where do fairies come from? Where do they live? What kinds of power do fairies have?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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