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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. How does Campbell describe the types of new themes that were discussed?

2. What did Alan Moore do differently with Swamp Thing from Campbell's viewpoint?

3. What does Campbell say about the stories of the late 1960s?

4. Who does Swamp Thing blame for taking away his humanity?

5. What does Campbell explain was probably in print before the average reader was born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Moore build tension and suspense in Book Six?

2. Name two elements of the symbolism behind the inclusion of "Evangeline" in Swamp Thing.

3. What is Woodrue's plan to kill the old man and does it work?

4. In his introduction, what type of context did Alan Moore provide?

5. How is Swamp Thing's overgrown state in the swamp explained by Woodrue?

6. Why couldn't anyone in the Justice League save the earth from the Floronic Man's scheme?

7. Who does Swamp Thing fight in Book Seven?

8. How does Jason Blood figure out how the The Monkey King got loose?

9. What does Jason Blood inform a man after arriving in Baton Rogue?

10. What happens to Abby Arcane as she walks, depressed and alone, in the swamp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Agree or disagree with the following statement: good storytelling should have great pacing, excellent dialogue, and a clear, concise style. If you think different devices should be included or excluded within the statement, then explain your reasoning and revise the statement. Finally, cite three examples from Swamp Thing that demonstrate whether or not Alan Moore constructed a good story according to the statement you revised.

Essay Topic 2

Since the artist controls the orientation of the reader/viewer's perspective, the artist functions somewhat like a director of the comic. Moore uses sensory detail to grip the reader. When presenting Paul's memory of the Monkey King, Moore uses several sensory details to depict horror. Identify three of these sensory details and explain how they intensify Paul's memory and engage the audience in his horrific past.

Essay Topic 3

In the introduction by Alan Moore, Moore explains that he included Swamp Thing in the DC Universe. Using three examples from Swamp Thing, express what problems Moore may have encountered and how he chose to resolve these issues.

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