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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. A scene from which book is discussed?

2. Dream says the _______ wanted to kill Matthew.

3. What is the material used to make the mausoleum?

4. Which character has a food for a head?

5. Matthew tells Dream to be prepared for ______ visitors.

Short Essay Questions

1. What comments does Robbie make about slavery?

2. What is the opening passage in Chapter 2?

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

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

5. Matthew goes to the family and asks what they are doing. What is the reply?

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

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

8. Who is Eblis O'Shaughnessy? Why is his presence necessary?

9. Lucien is approached by a man regarding Dream's death. What is Lucien's reaction? What does Lucien say?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several instances a character will enter into an alternate reality. Why does this happen? How does it happen? Do you think that the person escapes reality on purpose or is it an unconscious act? Discuss fantasy versus reality, why it is important, and how the difference is taught through characterization. Also discuss possible psychological implications and possible confusion of facts.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The various tales allow for a substantial use of flashback. In fact some stories consist of little else. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? How do you think Gaiman creates a story within a story using flashback? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

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