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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. In the comic book, what is Luna Moth's former name?

2. What is the name of the man who works for Race Publications?

3. Who is the owner of Empire Novelty?

4. Which character exhibits madness?

5. What is Sammy's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shatters Sam's fantasy of living a normal life?

2. Why do you think Joe joins the military?

3. How does Joe interpret Sammy and Rosa's marriage?

4. Why does Joe jump from the building?

5. What does Joe use as an escape?

6. What does Tracy look like? Why is this important?

7. What role does corruption play in the story?

8. Why does Joe want to make money?

9. How is the death of Joe's brother foreshadowed?

10. Why does Sammy like comic books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Joe's relationship with Rosa. How does this compare with Sammy's relationship with her? Do Joe and Rosa love each other? Why does Rosa inspire him?

Essay Topic 2

What are two elements of irony in the story? What makes these parts of the story ironic? What is the importance of irony in these situations? Analyze how effective this use of irony is.

Essay Topic 3

Describe society's view of comics in the story. Why do they think this way? Do you think this is a realistic interpretation of the way society thought in 1939? Why or why not? What type of media might be comparable to comic books for the modern age?

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