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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 character discovered that he was actually in _________.

2. What is the cause of the storm?

3. What adjective best describes the beautiful woman?

4. What kind of injuries were suffered by Brant?

5. What is the alternate name used for the would-be helper?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does Robert stay in the city? What does he learn about its existence?

2. What is Mairon's political stance? How is the ruler viewed by his people?

3. What is the general atmosphere regarding the citizens of Aurelian? What is the tone of the city?

4. What does Cluracan learn about the current regime? How did it come to be? Who is in charge?

5. Explain the regime of the city and how the rulers are viewed by Cluracan.

6. How does Mairon react to Cluracan's prophecy?

7. Cluracan experiences a prophecy, albeit against his will. What is the prophecy?

8. What time of year is it? What are the weather conditions?

9. Who does Brant meet when he leaves the great room to find a restroom?

10. What does Brant learn about the inn? What does he learn about the storm?

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

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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