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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. The creature must venture into _____ to retrieve the item.

2. Who is the last to arrive at the meeting spot?

3. Rosie's brother is ___ over the news.

4. What strange appendage does Cluracan have?

5. What famous author is quoted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bast say about Dream?

2. What is the discussion between Matthew and Dream regarding Matthew's departure?

3. What does Dream do while the wake goes on?

4. What does Guenevere wish to be? What is Robbie's reply?

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

6. What occurs when the doors are opened? What is done to Dream's body?

7. What is the opening passage of "Exiles"?

8. Who do Robbie and Gwen meet outside the event? What is the man's new moniker?

9. Gwen gets ready for her day at the Ren Fire. What does Robbie say about Gwen's new persona. What is Gwen's response?

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

Many characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?

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

Out of all the Endless, Death seems to play the largest part in most of the stories despite the fact that the earliest stories are focused on Dream. Discuss the character Death. Why do you think Gaiman places so much emphasis on Death? Do you think Death is the strongest character? How do you compare Death to Dream? Which character do you think is the most important and/or the most developed? Explain.

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