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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 kind of book is Madoc's third published work?

2. How many Oscars is Madoc's first movie nominated for?

3. What is Erasmus wearing when Madoc comes to see him?

4. Who does Erasmus say used bezoars when they were alive?

5. What was Calliope doing when she was captured?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Dream of a Thousand Cats", what do the kitten and the cat talk about after the owners leave the house for the night?

2. How did Erasmus Fry capture Calliope?

3. Who does Calliope pray to for help, and why are they unable to help her?

4. What happens to Madoc while he is at a newsstand?

5. What does the dream lord say to the Siamese cat about what the humans accomplished?

6. How did Erasmus Fry die?

7. What does the woman say when she sees the kitten sleeping in the hall?

8. What do the kitten's owners do the morning after the cat meeting?

9. What has happened to most of the gods when Calliope is trapped at Madoc's house?

10. What made the Siamese cat hate her owners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There was a lot of interesting advice given and received by and to Rainie. What are some examples of this advice, and what were the consequences of it?

Essay Topic 2

Madoc endures many different trials before the end of his story. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book, especially in the case of the Siamese cat and Shakespeare. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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