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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. Who does Brant meet at this location?

2. Jim decides not to discuss which of the following?

3. What is Prez's last name?

4. What is the main thing Prez gives to the people while in office?

5. What is a leviathan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jim decide to keep silent about the storm of fish?

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

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

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

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

7. What happened in 1970 that changed Prez' life?

8. How did Prez learn about his victory?

9. Describe the Sea Witch and its crew.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters in "The Golden Boy." What are the main differences between Nixon and Prez? Which made the best president? What are strengths and weaknesses of each?

Essay Topic 2

Create your own brand of fan fiction involving the Endless. What scenario would you develop to show the characters' strengths and weaknesses? Who would the other characters be? Would your graphic novel be one story or a series of vignettes? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

There are many references to the dead or undead throughout the book. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce and utilize the Endless? Do you think the use of the undead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died? How would you feel if you met the undead in a local restaurant or inn?

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