The Sandman: A Game of You Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Sandman: A Game of You Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 do the girls want to do when they find George's corpse?

2. To whom is Barbie an heir and savior in Chapter 2?

3. Who is the large dog in the street that calls out to Barbie in Chapter 1?

4. Who wakes up Barbie to go shopping in Chapter 1?

5. What do Barbie and Wanda plan on doing after they see the beggar woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hazel's actions that could lead to pregnancy in Chapter 2.

2. Describe Barbie's initial interaction with Luz, Wilkinson and Prinado in Chapter 2.

3. Describe the big dog in the street mentioned in Chapter 1.

4. Describe what the characters in the Land are concerned about in Chapter 1.

5. What horrific action does George do in Chapter 2 that unleashes negative repercussions on everyone?

6. What is the advice that Barbie gives Hazel in Chapter 2?

7. What happens when a bird lands on Thessaly?

8. What does Thessaly say to the Moon?

9. What does the beggar woman observe in Chapter 3?

10. In Chapter 2, what does Barbie dream about that makes her worried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the use of make-up in the book. Barbie first paints her face as a chessboard in the opening chapter and then paints a veil on her face in the final chapter. She also writes on Wanda's tombstone with her lipstick. What does this imply about her? Is this absurdist? Is this significant? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

"The Sandman: A Game of You" is a fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared toward adults? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the use of the name "Cuckoo." What does this signify? Is it appropriate? In the story, what descriptions and connections are made about the word "cuckoo" and how do they relate to the character? How does your understanding of the name Cuckoo change when it becomes apparent that the Cuckoo is Barbie as a child? Explain.

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