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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. The girl's dream was to become which of the following?

2. What does Brant eat in the beginning of this section?

3. The ship is caught in a storm of:

4. What is the name of the ship that crashes onto the rocks?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where did Jim go to fulfill this goal?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the Sea Witch and its crew.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Gaiman uses many metaphors in his writing, some of which are quite subtle. Choose at least three strong metaphors and three subtle metaphors for use in discussion. What do you think prompts Gaiman to utilize metaphors? Which are the most obvious to you? Are some metaphors and references too obscure for the general public? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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