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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 does Woodrue spray on himself to pass for a human?

2. Who is Swamp Thing battling against for his humanity?

3. What does Campbell believe about Moore's work on Swamp Thing?

4. Where is Swamp Thing when he remembers Alec's wedding?

5. Why does Moore think fictional horror is popular?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Woodrue ingests a yam-like tuber growing from Swamp Thing's body?

2. Why is it strange that Matt drives Abby back home in the last scene of Book Seven?

3. What does Jason Blood tell Abby Arcane about the Monkey King?

4. What does a police officer do after he watches Anslinger's tape?

5. Name two macabre elements employed within Book Two.

6. How does the Floronic Man react to the logic shown by Swamp Thing in Book Four?

7. What universal human gesture does Moore use at the end of Book Four and why?

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

9. What helps Swamp Thing reattach his arm to his shoulder?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Book Three develops the evil plot of the Floronic Man. Tackle the argument the Floronic Man provides: should humanity be destroyed because of its mostly ignorant but sometimes intended slaughter of plant life? Compile and develop at least three points that either agree or disagree with the Floronic Man's statement.

Essay Topic 2

In Book Five, Moore develops several symbols tied to Matt's alcoholism. Identify at least two of these symbols and express how Moore uses them to develop significant themes or ideas. How does Matt's alcoholism affect the plot? Using evidence from Book Five, explore the relationship between Matt's alcoholism and the darker themes presented by Swamp Thing.

Essay Topic 3

Moore explains that one key difference in comic book horror is the duration. Answer the following question: How does duration affect comic books, and specifically, comic books that deal with horror iconography? Use one of your own supporting ideas to back up your statement, and at least two examples from Swamp Thing.

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