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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. According to myth, the leviathan is only one of _______ entities.

2. What is the cause of death for Prez.

3. Although Jim has placed the year in the early 1900s, Brant believes that it is:

4. What is the name of the character talking to Brant in the beginning of the chapter?

5. What does Gadling learn about Jim?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where did Jim go to fulfill this goal?

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

6. When does the owner of the ship appear in the story? What is the captain's reaction?

7. Describe the Sea Witch and its crew.

8. What is the name of the character telling the tale of Hob's Leviathan? What is the time period?

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

10. How did Prez learn about his victory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In World's End, the group of travelers has gathered to tell stories while the reality storm passes. Give an overview of the group, where each came from, and why s/he ended up at World's End. Also include non-travelers, such as the inn's proprietor. Do you think it was fate that brought the group together? How do you think the experience changed the characters? Were the changes for good or bad? How did the group part ways. Was the experience real? Do you think the characters will meet up again in a future book?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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