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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. It is obvious that the character is really which other character in disguise?

2. What are the names of the two angels that visit Dream?

3. Which character is the Egyptian Goddess of the cat?

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

5. Which character threatens a savage beating if another pass is made?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the three boys that awake Charles? What confession do they make?

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

3. What is the compromise Dream offers to Loki?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What happens between Choronzon and the Merkin?

10. What story is told regarding Hell? What proposition do the fairies make to Dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Fear is an important theme throughout the book, particularly when unusual and unexplained things happen. Discuss fear as it is used in "Seasons of Mist." Explain how fear works into various stories and how it relates to various characters. Some examples include Rowland's fear of the three bullies at the boarding school.

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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