1. What is Wednesday's real identity? Wednesday Zeus Thor Odin

2. In the beginning of the book, why is Shadow released from prison early? to attend his wife's funeral. he isn't released: he actually escapes. he gets time off for good behavior. his lawyer got him off on a technicality.

3. What does Audrey Burton do at Laura's funeral? spits in Laura's coffin all of these places a sprig of violets in Laura's coffin makes a pass at Shadow

4. Even though Laura is dead, she is still able to walk, talk and kill people. Why doesn't Laura stay in her grave like other dead people? No reason is given. The gold coin Shadow threw in her grave has magical powers. Wednesday brought her back to life. She is a vampire.

5. According to Wednesday, why are roadside attractions are so popular? He doesn't say. Americans are suckers for cheesy entertainment. They are actually places of power. They're just an excuse to stop for a bathroom break and a snack.

6. What is the pseudonym that Shadow uses in the town of Lakeside? Shadow Mr. Town John Doe Mike Ainsel

7. What is the modern-day profession of the Egyptian deities Anubis and Thoth? gas station attendants funeral directors/undertakers bank robbers construction workers

8. What is Shadow's hobby/skill (besides bodybuilding)? coin tricks salsa dancing juggling yodeling

9. Where is Shadow when the book ends? Cairo, Egypt Lakeside, USA Iceland Cairo, USA

10. Who is responsible for all the disappearing children of Lakeside? Chad Montgomery Marguerite Olsen Shadow Mr. Hinzlemann