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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. To whom does Lucifer speak while watching a sunset?

2. Where does Charles see the ghosts?

3. Which character attempts to slip away early in the morning?

4. What is the name of the mother of the spiders?

5. The students are summoned to which part of the school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Nada told Dream his apology was inadequate?

2. Who attends Dream's court as a representative of Faerie? Which fairies are in charge of the realm?

3. What does Charles begin to notice as he looks around the campus?

4. The story switches over to Lucifer who has left Hell for good. Where did Lucifer go?

5. What happens between Choronzon and the Merkin?

6. Who/what are the specters Charles sees around the school?

7. Where are Paine's earthly remains? How did he die?

8. What is the basis of the confrontation between Dream and Susano?

9. What is Loki's reaction when Thor attempts to return him to his prison?

10. What does Paine say when Charles asks what it is like to die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Gaiman uses many metaphors in his writing, some of which are quite subtle. Choose at least three strong metaphors and three subtle metaphors for use in discussion. What do you think prompts Gaiman to utilize metaphors? Which are the most obvious to you? Are some metaphors and references too obscure for the general public? Explain.

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