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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. Who dreams of the meal Morpheus eats in part eight?

2. With what does Mervyn arm himself to attack the Furies?

3. Where does the Corinthian tell Daniel he is taking him?

4. To whom does Morpheus give the stone in this section?

5. What does Morpheus throw off the peak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Rose share with Hal at Zelda's funeral?

2. What does Puck say about Daniel?

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

4. What is the emerald stone?

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

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

7. Why does Raven say Noah had more luck with the doves?

8. What happens when Morpheus arrives to kill Lyta?

9. What does Morpheus do on Moonday?

10. How does Jack disappoint Rose in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Greek mythology used in the book.

1. What are the elements of Greek mythology?

2. How does Gaiman adapt these elements for a young modern audience?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How does Gaiman use the prologue to introduce the world of Dreaming and its characters? Why is it necessary to have a prologue for this book?

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