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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. Where was this place located?

2. After leaving the inn, Tucker discovers that he is the only one to remember ________.

3. Which is not amongst the group of people talking with Charlene?

4. What was the main oppression of the people of Aurelian?

5. What adjective is used to describe this new character?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long has it been since Cluracan visited Aurelian? What is the condition of the city when he arrives?

2. Who does Brant meet when he leaves the great room to find a restroom?

3. What does Tucker do when he discovers that Charlene is injured? Where do they go?

4. Brant falls into a deep sleep. What does Brant see when he awakes?

5. What time of year is it? What are the weather conditions?

6. Who volunteers to tell the next tale? What is unusual about the character?

7. How does Mairon react to Cluracan's prophecy?

8. Describe the tale told by Gaheris regarding the main character. What was unusual about the character?

9. Explain the accident in which Tucker sustained minor injuries and Mooney suffered major injuries.

10. What do the stranded travelers do while the storm rages outside?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the stories in the book are too fantastical 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

Compare and contrast the characters in "The Golden Boy." What are the main differences between Nixon and Prez? Which made the best president? What are strengths and weaknesses of each?

Essay Topic 3

Lucifer appears in more than one story as the fallen angel that reigns over hell. Discuss the use of Lucifer in the stories. Does Gaiman's portrayal of Lucifer match your own concept or the concept taught through religion and myth? What kind of powers does Lucifer have? What is your concept of hell in a religious or mythical context? Explain.

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