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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 two things will allegedly clash and fray?

2. What instrument does Lucifer hope to learn to play?

3. Dream immediately notices that Hell seems to be:

4. All of the petitioners gather at what location?

5. What item does the demon give to Lucifer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lucifer's theory on his existence as the great fallen angel?

2. What does Desire do to torment Dream?

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

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

5. What kind of meeting does Destiny call? Where is it held?

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

7. What are Lucifer's plans once he leaves Hell?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the stories in the book are too fantastic to be believed by someone who was not there to experience it firsthand. How might you react if a person approached you with such an outrageous tale that it could only happen in myth? Would you believe the person? Would you think the person was crazy? Would you ask for proof? If so, what kind of proof would you require?

Essay Topic 2

Create your own brand of fan fiction involving the Endless. What scenario would you develop to show the characters' strengths and weaknesses? Who would the other characters be? Would your graphic novel be one story or a series of vignettes? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Gaiman uses many metaphors in his writing, some of which are quite subtle. Choose at least three strong metaphors and three subtle metaphors for use in discussion. What do you think prompts Gaiman to utilize metaphors? Which are the most obvious to you? Are some metaphors and references too obscure for the general public? Explain.

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