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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. Calliope refers to Dream by which name?

2. Dream is presenting itself as a reincarnation of which former character?

3. Who talks about meeting Dream only once, a long time ago?

4. What is the name of his girlfriend who was killed?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guenevere tell Robbie about his impressions of the slavers?

2. Gwen argues about Robbie's logic. What is Robbie's rebuttal?

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

4. Matthew goes to the family and asks what they are doing. What is the reply?

5. Discuss the scene between the girl and the boy. What is wrong with the girl?

6. Who arrives at the meeting singing a song? What is the song?

7. What does Guenevere wish to be? What is Robbie's reply?

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

9. What creature does Master Li adopt? Why?

10. What is the guide worried about in the desert? What does Li say in response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fairies are magical creatures that appear in a wide variety of art forms from literature to paintings and movies. Discuss fairies. What are some famous fairies? Do you have a favorite? Where do fairies come from? Where do they live? What kinds of powers do fairies have?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In addition to gods and powerful people, Gaiman also makes many references to animals with special powers as well as the power of speech and reason. Examine how Gaiman uses personification in regards to the animals. Some examples of animals used in the story include the interaction with Matthew, the kitten in Exiles, and the gryphon. Explain how and why Gaiman chose to employ this method. Was the method effective? Explain. What other creatures might have fit into the story the same way?

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