1. What characteristics does Nidhoggr have in common with the dragons of medieval European folklore? Or in common with the dragon in Beowulf? Or in common with dragons in Norse mythology?

2. What is rationalism? What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses?

3. Compare the narratives of Discover the Destroyer, Realm of the Reaper, Enter the Enchanted, Land of Loss, and Search for Senna. Are there notable differences in how the stories are told? Are there notable similarities? What does this tell you about Applegate's artistic achievement in Discover the Destroyer?

4. Draw a map of the city in Fairy Land, showing where every place is, including the palace and the market.

5. Draw or paint a picture of the marketplace, paying special attention to how its layout would encourage business dealings.

6. Compare the introduction of the telegraph to King Arthur's Britain in Mark...