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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 job does the girl take onboard?

2. What gift does Prez give to Morpheus at the end of the tale?

3. Which character tells interesting stories to the crew?

4. Where was the new character born?

5. How old is Prez when he is elected to the office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens shortly after Prez becomes President of the United States?

2. What happens shortly after Jim leaves the Sea Witch?

3. What was Prez's response? What was Prez's goal?

4. How did Prez learn about his victory?

5. What was the other love of Prez's life outside politics?

6. What is the story told by the stowaway? What characters are involved?

7. Who is found aboard the ship? What is the crew's reaction?

8. What happens after Prez dies? Who makes demands on Prez?

9. What point does the stowaway make through this story? How do Gadling and Jim react?

10. Jim thinks that perhaps the stowaway might be which character in disguise?

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

As with many fictional fantasy stories there are little if any difference between myths, fables, fairy tales, and religious parables. Compare and contrast these types of stories. In Gaiman's case, there are many references to myth. Research and find an ancient myth of your choice. Convert the myth into a modern day fairy tale. What are the biggest changes that will need to be made? Which are the easiest? Which are the most difficult? How did the story change?

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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