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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 character is present at the decision-making process?

2. In general what must be present to deliver messages from the Creator?

3. Who offers Dream a collection of the dreams of dead mortals?

4. What item was demanded as the tithe?

5. Remiel states that punishment in Hell will now have which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is offered to Dream from Shivering Jemmy?

2. What is Azazel's reaction to the news?

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

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

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

6. What happens between Choronzon and the Merkin?

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

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

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

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

Some of the stories in the book are too fantastic to be believed by someone who was not there to experience it firsthand. How might you react if a person approached you with such an outrageous tale that it could only happen in myth? Would you believe the person? Would you think the person was crazy? Would you ask for proof? If so, what kind of proof would you require?

Essay Topic 2

As with many fictional fantasy stories there are little if any difference between myths, fables, fairy tales and religious parables. Compare and contrast these types of stories. In Gaiman's case there are many references to myth. Research and find an ancient myth of your choice. Convert the myth into a modern day fairy tale. What are the biggest changes that will need to be made? Which are the easiest? Which are the most difficult? How did the story change?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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