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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. What element makes it impossible for fairies to escape?

3. What is the cause of the storm?

4. When Brant sees Charlene talking to the strange animals, he thinks that he might be doing what?

5. Where is this person from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Cluracan learn about the current regime? How did it come to be? Who is in charge?

4. Who visits in Cluracan in secret?

5. Explain how Robert came to be on the mystical train and where he ended up as a final destination.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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