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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 gift does Prez give to Morpheus at the end of the tale?

2. Who does Brant meet at this location?

3. What does Gadling learn about Jim?

4. In what year does Smiley appear on the scene?

5. What is a leviathan?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What point does the stowaway make through this story? How do Gadling and Jim react?

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

7. What questions does the man ask Brant? Why does the man want to know?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare "World's End" with one or more of Gaiman's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, the best? Explain. Which did you like the least? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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