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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. The chapter begins with people gathering at the house of ______.

2. The boy clutches a piece of fabric from which item?

3. What strange appendage does Cluracan have?

4. What is wrong with Mervyn?

5. What is wrong with the girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the opening scene of "Epilogue: Sunday Mourning?"

2. Who does Li see in the desert? What is the conversation had between the two?

3. What does Dream do while the wake goes on?

4. Dream and Matthew talk about Dream's death. What is the issue between Matthew and Dream? What is Matthew's request?

5. Who approaches Dream with news about the family? What is the news?

6. A figure appears on the horizon. Who visits Dream?

7. Desire speaks. What does Desire say in his eulogy?

8. What is the girl doing and what does she ask the boy in red-striped pajamas?

9. Matthew stops to speak with the Guardians of the Gate. Who is present? What is the topic?

10. Who do Robbie and Gwen meet outside the event? What is the man's new moniker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 Master Li is treated by the Emperor. Politics are also reflected in Robbie's stories of the Renaissance. 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 2

Compare "The Wake" with one or more of Gaiman's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, the best? Explain. Which did you like the least? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed (more often)? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Morpheus is one of the most enigmatic and famous characters in mythology. Explain the history of Morpheus. When did the character first appear in literature? What culture seemingly created Morpheus? How has the character changed throughout history? Why do you think Gaiman chose Morpheus as a main character? What other mythological entity would you like to see portrayed in a graphic novel series?

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