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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warning does the Buffalo Man give Shadow at the end of his Chapter 9?
(a) The world will soon end.
(b) Death is coming to Lakeside.
(c) He will soon die.
(d) The old gods will fall.

2. Why does Shadow assume his friend Robbie Burton died in a car accident?
(a) He was distracted with the radio.
(b) He fell asleep at the wheel.
(c) He was drunk.
(d) He skidded on icy roads.

3. In what city do Shadow and Wednesday meet the Zorya sisters in Chapter 4?
(a) Duluth.
(b) New York.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Chicago.

4. What does Shadow consider doing before going to bed his first night in Cairo?
(a) Running away.
(b) Killing himself.
(c) Joining with the new gods.
(d) Robbing the funeral home.

5. What god does Wednesday reveal himself to be in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Odin.
(b) Osiris.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Jupiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What classical writer does Shadow read to pass the time in prison?

2. What group of people expresses distrust of Shadow Moon at the bank?

3. Why is Media not able to finish her temptation of Shadow in Chapter 7?

4. Why does Mad Sweeney want his coin back in Chapter 8?

5. Where does Shadow Moon meet Mr. Nancy in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shadow become acquainted with Lakeside?

2. Describe Shadow's temptation by Media.

3. How does Shadow deal with the approach of police on the scam in Chapter 5?

4. How is does Laura Moon find her way to Shadow's hotel in Chapter 3?

5. What is the full story surrounding Laura Moon's death?

6. What unexpected incident occurs to Shadow Moon after the funeral in Chapter 2?

7. Who are Mr. Ibis and Mr. Jacquel?

8. What is the Lakeside raffle?

9. Why is Shadow put off by Mr. Wednesday?

10. How are Mr. Road and Mr. Town introduced in Chapter 9?

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