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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the party been traveling?

2. What title is given to the person in the tent?

3. What items aside from cotton was sold from the British fleet?

4. Li compares dreams to ____.

5. Who was the colorist on Sunday Mourning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Gaiman is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Gaiman chose that particular author or reference.

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