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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 rapidly attacks Mairon after his untimely death?

2. What are the names of the two people traveling together?

3. Where was this place located?

4. How long has it been since the last time the character went to the city?

5. What two leaders have been joined to create one person?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the accident in which Tucker sustained minor injuries and Mooney suffered major injuries.

2. Who volunteers to tell the next tale? What is unusual about the character?

3. What is the general atmosphere regarding the citizens of Aurelian? What is the tone of the city?

4. Where is Cluracan from and why is he sent away?

5. According to the characters, what caused the unusual storm?

6. What time of year is it? What are the weather conditions?

7. Explain the regime of the city and how the rulers are viewed by Cluracan.

8. What does Tucker do when he discovers that Charlene is injured? Where do they go?

9. How long does Robert stay in the city? What does he learn about its existence?

10. Who does Brant meet when he leaves the great room to find a restroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Gaiman is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Gaiman chose that particular author or reference.

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