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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. Which adjective best describes how Dream appears to Nada?

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

3. To whom does Lucifer speak while watching a sunset?

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

5. One of the petitioners offers to give the Dream information on which family member?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two most tempting offers? Who offers them to Dream?

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

3. What is the first thing that happens to the character? What is unusual about the activity?

4. What occurs while the guests are waiting in the great hall for Dream's decision?

5. What does Charles do to avoid the specters?

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

7. What is the compromise Dream offers to Loki?

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

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

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

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

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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