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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 mode of transportation is the couple using on the trip?

2. What are the names of the two people traveling together?

3. What type of story does the person tell?

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

5. What is the name of the place the injured one is taken?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. According to the characters, what caused the unusual storm?

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

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

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

7. Cluracan experiences a prophecy, albeit against his will. What is the prophecy?

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

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

10. What is Charlene's condition when Brant wakes up? What does the couple do?

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

Gaiman is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Gaiman chose that particular author or reference.

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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