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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 word might be used to describe Lucifer's act against God?

2. According to Death, who is about to return?

3. What is another name for Heaven?

4. What was the name previously used by Lucifer?

5. The tale involves a woman with which of the following names:

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Dream and the woman? What was Dream's reaction to this outcome? What did he do as a result?

2. Which members of the family attend the meeting?

3. What other representatives are present in Dream's court?

4. What restriction does Odin put upon Loki? Why does he make the choice?

5. Where does Dream go after arriving in Hell? What does he find?

6. What is the message given to Destiny by the ladies?

7. Why does Dream acquiesce? Can Dream trust Lucifer?

8. Who does Dream go to for advice about the key? Does Dream receive good advice?

9. What does Dream find when he arrives in Hell?

10. Whose child does Dream visit? What is the mother's opinion of Dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is an important theme throughout the book, particularly when unusual and unexplained things happen. Discuss fear as it is used in "Seasons of Mist." Explain how fear works into various stories and how it relates to various characters. Some examples include Rowland's fear of the three bullies at the boarding school.

Essay Topic 2

Politics are also referred to in the book. In several instances, a character must obey by the rules and therefore politics, even in an alternate world. This can be seen in the way Dream deals with the issue of reopening Hell or in Odin's attempts to rein in and punish Loki. Discuss the use of politics in the graphic novel. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Gaiman incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Not all lovers of literature are fans of the graphic novel. Some parents are concerned that a child will become so intrigued with fantasy that he will begin to believe in and dabble in the magic arts. Discuss the magic arts as they apply to fairy tales. What are magic arts? What might a child want to try? Is any one of the arts dangerous? How might it go against a family's structure or moral code? Have you ever dabbled in the magic arts? Explain. Which would be most commonly investigated by a curious child? What do you think would happen?

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