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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. What adjective is used to describe this new character?

2. What kind of injuries were suffered by Brant?

3. What appears in different ways in different worlds?

4. To whom does this person go to for help?

5. What does Cluracan use against Mairon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Charlene's condition when Brant wakes up? What does the couple do?

2. What time of year is it? What are the weather conditions?

3. Describe the tale told by Gaheris regarding the main character. What was unusual about the character?

4. According to the characters, what caused the unusual storm?

5. What is the dream had by Cluracan? Who intervenes on Cluracan's behalf?

6. What is Mairon's political stance? How is the ruler viewed by his people?

7. How does Mairon react to Cluracan's prophecy?

8. How long does Robert stay in the city? What does he learn about its existence?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Gaiman is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Gaiman chose that particular author or reference.

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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