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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. Who tells Dream he must not attend the funeral?

2. What word is used to describe the new state of the soul?

3. From which city does the street woman originate?

4. Gods will "mock your passage down the _____ river."

5. Mad Hettie has a talk with which character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is inside the tent? What is the conversation that follows Li's arrival?

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

3. What is the opening scene of "Epilogue: Sunday Mourning?"

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

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

6. Discuss the scene between the girl and the boy. What is wrong with the girl?

7. What happens to the kitten? What does Li do?

8. Matthew makes a reference to Mark Twain. To whom is Matthew speaking and what is the quote?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gaiman uses many metaphors in his writing, some of which are quite subtle. Choose at least three strong metaphors and three subtle metaphors for use in discussion. What do you think prompts Gaiman to utilize metaphors? Which are the most obvious to you? Are some metaphors and references too obscure for the general public? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Fairies are magical creatures that appear in a wide variety of art forms from literature to paintings and movies. Discuss fairies. What are some famous fairies? Do you have a favorite? Where do fairies come from? Where do they live? What kinds of powers do fairies have?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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