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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 was the name of the play written for Dream?

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

3. Bast appears to Dream in the form of which animal?

4. Which character is present at the decision-making process?

5. What is the name given to Charles by the bullies?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What argument and gift are presented to Dream from Odin?

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

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

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

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

8. Who serves the guests at dinner? What is the entertainment provided to the guests?

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

10. What information does Remiel have to give to Dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Out of all the Endless, Death seems to play the largest part in most of the stories. Discuss the character Death. Why do you think Gaiman places so much emphasis on Death? Do you think Death is the strongest character? How do you compare Death to Dream? Which character do you think is the most important and/or the most developed? Explain.

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

In addition to gods and powerful people, Gaiman also makes many references to animals with special powers as well as the power of speech and reason. Examine how Gaiman uses personification in regards to the animals. Some examples of animals used in the story include the interaction with Matthew, the Merkin, and Odin's ever present ravens. Explain how and why Gaiman chose to employ this method. Was the method effective? Explain. What other creatures might have fit into the story the same way?

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