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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 word is used to describe the animal that leaped out in front of the car?

2. To whom does this person go to for help?

3. Who else is involved in the incident?

4. What is the alternate name used for the would-be helper?

5. Cluracan is originally sent to upset which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who visits in Cluracan in secret?

3. Where is Cluracan from and why is he sent away?

4. What is the dream had by Cluracan? Who intervenes on Cluracan's behalf?

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

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

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

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

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

10. The story starts out with two people traveling. Who are the people and where are they going?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The various tales allow for a substantial use of flashback. In fact some stories consist of little else. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story easy to relate to? Why or why not? How do you think Gaiman creates a story within a story using flashbacks? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between good and evil obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Does good always triumph over evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed character description for each Endless character that appears in the book. Choose your favorite and explain why you prefer that specific character.

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