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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 does Dream give to the boy to find his way?

2. When the angel sheds a tear, people can see all but which of the following?

3. Who does Dream offer to bring back to life?

4. Dream says Lyta fears _______.

5. Which member of the family is apprehensive about speaking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Gwen argues about Robbie's logic. What is Robbie's rebuttal?

2. One scene shows Rosie talking to Jed. What is said? What is Jed's reaction to Rosie's news?

3. How are the Endless informed of Dream's death? In which order are they informed?

4. Who gives the first eulogy regarding Dream? What does she say?

5. What is the opening passage of this chapter?

6. What is the girl doing and what does she ask the boy in red-striped pajamas?

7. What is the story of Master Li's son?

8. Who demands to see Dream? What is Dream's new role? What are the visitor's demands?

9. Dream and Matthew talk about Dream's death. What is the issue between Matthew and Dream? What is Matthew's request?

10. What comments does Robbie make about slavery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

As with many fictional fantasy stories there are little if any difference between myths, fables, fairy tales and religious parables. Compare and contrast these types of stories. In Gaiman's case there are many references to myth. Research and find an ancient myth of your choice. Convert the myth into a modern day fairy tale. What are the biggest changes that will need to be made? Which are the easiest? Which are the most difficult? How did the story change?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the origin of the Endless. Some say that the characters have always existed and therefore are immortal and eternal. What is your opinion on the subject? Do you think the family is actually "Endless?" Where do you think they came from? If eternal and immortal, how were they created?

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