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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 does the group do to pass the time?

2. Cluracan is originally sent to upset which of the following?

3. Where does Brant go in the beginning of this chapter?

4. What adjective is used to describe this new character?

5. What appears in different ways in different worlds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Cluracan from and why is he sent away?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. The story starts out with two people traveling. Who are the people and where are they going?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Not all lovers of literature are fans of the graphic novel. Some parents are concerned that a child will become so intrigued with fantasy that he will begin to believe in and dabble in the magic arts. Discuss the magic arts as they apply to fairy tales. What are magic arts? What might a child want to try? Is any one of the arts dangerous? How might it go against a family's structure or moral code? Have you ever dabbled in the magic arts? Explain. Which would be most commonly investigated by a curious child? What do you think would happen?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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