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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. The character discovered that he was actually in _________.

2. What is the cause of the storm?

3. In what capacity does the couple know each other?

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

5. What part of Cluracan's anatomy is in danger?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How long does Robert stay in the city? What does he learn about its existence?

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

5. Explain the regime of the city and how the rulers are viewed by Cluracan.

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

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

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

9. What is Mairon's political stance? How is the ruler viewed by his people?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Many characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?

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