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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. In what book of the Bible is it declared that no one should ever mark this person?

2. What is the name of the abode of the Norse gods?

3. Who visits the garden?

4. What had Choronzon previously stolen from Dream?

5. It is the advice of the family that none of them should ever be involved with which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Dream calls a meeting to discuss what issue? Where is the discussion held?

3. What does Desire do to torment Dream?

4. What is the name of the abode of the Norse gods? Who is the king god?

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

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

7. Who visits Destiny in the garden? What is the purpose of the visit?

8. Who meets with Lucien in the library? What does Lucien say about the room?

9. Describe the opening scene. Which character is present? What is the setting? What does it mean?

10. Why does Odin go to his son? What does he promise in exchange for help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the origin of the Endless. Some say that the characters have always existed and therefore are immortal and eternal. What is your opinion on the subject? Do you think the family is actually "Endless?" Where do you think they came from? If they are eternal and immortal, how were they created?

Essay Topic 2

Out of all the Endless, Death seems to play the largest part in most of the stories. 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 3

As with many fictional fantasy stories there are little if any difference between myths, fables, fairy tales and religious parables. Compare and contrast these types of stories. In Gaiman's case there are many references to myth. Research and find an ancient myth of your choice. Convert the myth into a modern day fairy tale. What are the biggest changes that will need to be made? Which are the easiest? Which are the most difficult? How did the story change?

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