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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 man is in search of a character known as:

2. Which was not one of the ships used by the girl?

3. Hob's Leviathan is based on which famous work?

4. What was Prez's great love?

5. What is Prez's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where did Jim go to fulfill this goal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the Sea Witch and its crew.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the origin of the Endless. Some say that the characters have always existed and therefore are immortal and eternal. What is your opinion on the subject? Do you think the family is actually "Endless?" Where do you think they came from? If they are eternal and immortal, how were they created?

Essay Topic 2

In World's End, the group of travelers has gathered to tell stories while the reality storm passes. Give an overview of the group, where each came from, and why s/he ended up at World's End. Also include non-travelers, such as the inn's proprietor. Do you think it was fate that brought the group together? How do you think the experience changed the characters? Were the changes for good or bad? How did the group part ways. Was the experience real? Do you think the characters will meet up again in a future book?

Essay Topic 3

Morpheus is one of the most enigmatic and famous characters in mythology. Explain the history of Morpheus. When did the character first appear in literature? What culture seemingly created Morpheus? How has the character changed throughout history? Why do you think Gaiman chose Morpheus as a main character? What other mythological entity would you like to see portrayed in a graphic novel series?

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