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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. Azazel was willing to trade Choronzon and Nada for what item ?

2. The proclamation refers to Hell as being Heaven's:

3. What does Charles see throughout the school?

4. Who is visiting with Dream when the Angels arrive?

5. How does Lucifer appear in human form?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the announcement made to the people waiting in the great hall?

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

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

4. What is the setting for the beginning of Episode 4? Who is the main character?

5. Name at least two other offers presented to Dream.

6. What is the compromise Dream offers to Loki?

7. What is offered to Dream from Shivering Jemmy?

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

9. What action does Remiel observe that makes him angry? What does Remiel say?

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

Create your own brand of fan fiction involving the Endless. What scenario would you develop to show the characters' strengths and weaknesses? Who would the other characters be? Would your graphic novel be one story or a series of vignettes? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the origin of the Endless. Some say that the characters have always existed and therefore are immortal and eternal. What is your opinion on the subject? Do you think the family is actually "Endless?" Where do you think they came from? If they are eternal and immortal, how were they created?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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