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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 is the alternate name used for the would-be helper?

2. How did the character typically travel back and forth to work?

3. What being takes Charlene away for treatment?

4. What mode of transportation is the couple using on the trip?

5. What does "vituperate" mean in context to the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who visits in Cluracan in secret?

2. Explain the accident in which Tucker sustained minor injuries and Mooney suffered major injuries.

3. Brant falls into a deep sleep. What does Brant see when he awakes?

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

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

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

7. What do the stranded travelers do while the storm rages outside?

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

9. Who volunteers to tell the next tale? What is unusual about the character?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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