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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 city does Larissa live in?

2. What was the name of Morpheous's son?

3. What is the name of Alex's home?

4. What did Death throw at Morpheus the last time she saw him?

5. Who does Loki say has been torturing him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Corinthian see through Carla's eyes?

2. What does Lyta see in the mirror?

3. What does Nuala tell Cluracan she wants from him?

4. Why does Nuala call Morpheus?

5. How did Odin hold Loki captive?

6. How does Cluracan try to calm the Queen's anger at Nuala?

7. What does Loki claim happened to him when Odin comes down?

8. What do Death and Morpheus talk about on the peak?

9. What does Morpheus do on Thirstday?

10. What does the author suggest Loki's life will be like beneath the earth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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