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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 stowaway is from which country?

2. The man is in search of a character known as:

3. Where do the survivors of the ship go?

4. What does Smiley demand from Prez?

5. What happens to Kathy shortly before the wedding can take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. The seeker tells a tale about what character? Where was the character born?

6. What was the other love of Prez's life outside politics?

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

8. How did Prez learn about his victory?

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

10. Describe the Sea Witch and its crew.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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