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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 word is often used to describe this character?

2. Which member of the family speaks first?

3. A scene from which book is discussed?

4. Lucien is in charge of which part of the castle?

5. Who is scheduled to speak after Delirium?

Short Essay Questions

1. How will Eblis find his way in the catacombs? What happens in the underworld?

2. Dream begins to meet with former characters. With whom does Dream meet and what offer does he make? How does the character reply?

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

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

5. What is the basic background of Master Li?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the stories in the book are too fantastical to be believed by someone who was not there to experience it firsthand. How might you react if a person approached you with such an outrageous tale that it could only happen in myth? Would you believe the person? Would you think the person was crazy? Would you ask for proof? If so, what kind of proof would you require?

Essay Topic 2

Politics are also referred to in the book. In several instances, a character must obey by the rules and therefore politics, even in an alternate world. This can be seen in the way Master Li is treated by the Emperor. Politics are also reflected in Robbie's stories of the Renaissance. Discuss the use of politics in the graphic novel. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Gaiman incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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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