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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 kinds of things begin to occur after Prez is elected?

2. Where do the survivors of the ship go?

3. What is a leviathan?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Prez learn about his victory?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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