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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shakespeare is preparing to _____.

2. What is the term used for a strolling musician?

3. The daughter suggests adding a _____ to the piece.

4. What is Lambkin's real name?

5. The cause of sin is ____.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Out of all the Endless, Death seems to play the largest part in most of the stories despite the fact that the earliest stories are focused on Dream. 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

Many characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?

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