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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 character discovered that he was actually in _________.

2. What is the name of the main storyteller?

3. What did the car hit when trying to avoid the animal?

4. What word is used to describe the animal that leaped out in front of the car?

5. Who decides to stay behind as everyone else is leaving the port in the storm?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Cluracan learn about the current regime? How did it come to be? Who is in charge?

5. What does Brant learn about the inn? What does he learn about the storm?

6. Explain how Robert came to be on the mystical train and where he ended up as a final destination.

7. Cluracan experiences a prophecy, albeit against his will. What is the prophecy?

8. How long has it been since Cluracan visited Aurelian? What is the condition of the city when he arrives?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between good and evil obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Does good always triumph over evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Politics are also referred to in the book. In Cluracan's Tale, Gaiman refers to the politics of Aurelian and Cluracan's duty to interfere in a summit. In "The Golden Boy" the author devotes an entire story to a chosen one's rise in politics. 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 3

Compare "World's End" 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? Why?

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