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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. Fill in in this line: Between the _____ of Night and Morning

2. What word is often used to describe this character?

3. Who is scheduled to speak after Delirium?

4. What is the name of the man who sits staring out the library window?

5. Which member of the family speaks first?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who approaches Dream with news about the family? What is the news?

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

3. Who arrives at the meeting singing a song? What is the song?

4. What news does Gwen give to Robbie about his family history? Who wants to meet Robbie?

5. Name some of the people and entities who arrive at the Dreaming. Which is described?

6. What is the guide worried about in the desert? What does Li say in response?

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

8. Desire speaks. What does Desire say in his eulogy?

9. What does Bast say about Dream?

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

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

Compare "The Wake" with one or more of Gaiman's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, the best? Explain. Which did you like the least? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed (more often)? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Morpheus is one of the most enigmatic and famous characters in mythology. Explain the history of Morpheus. When did the character first appear in literature? What culture seemingly created Morpheus? How has the character changed throughout history? Why do you think Gaiman chose Morpheus as a main character? What other mythological entity would you like to see portrayed in a graphic novel series?

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