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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. In what year was Prez elected to the presidency?

2. In what year does Smiley appear on the scene?

3. Which character tells interesting stories to the crew?

4. What activity does Prez resume in retirement?

5. Who is the first to meet Prez in the after life?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does the story begin? What is the main character doing at the time?

3. How did Prez learn about his victory?

4. What happens after Brant leaves his room? Who does he meet?

5. Discuss the character's youth and how his actions affected his future.

6. Where did Jim go to fulfill this goal?

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

8. What precipitates the great storm that plagues the ship?

9. The seeker tells a tale about what character? Where was the character born?

10. When do things begin to go wrong for Prez? What happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Lucifer appears in more than one story as the fallen angel that reigns over hell. Discuss the use of Lucifer in the stories. Does Gaiman's portrayal of Lucifer match your own concept or the concept taught through religion and myth? What kind of powers does Lucifer have? What is your concept of hell in a religious or mythical context? Explain.

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