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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 is the first to meet Prez in the after life?

2. What kinds of things begin to occur after Prez is elected?

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

4. Jim believes that the stowaway might be:

5. Which president is mentioned as a major character in the text?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. When and where was Jim born? When did she leave home?

8. What was Prez's response? What was Prez's goal?

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

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

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

Fear is an important theme throughout the book, particularly when unusual and unexplained things happen. Discuss fear as it is used in "World's End." Explain how fear works into various stories and how it relates to various characters. Some examples include the people's fear of Mairon and Mistress Veltis' fear of punishment for breaking the flask.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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