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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one older man fetch to fight the Floronic Man with in Book four?

2. What does Moore hope to inject in the DC comic book aficionado?

3. Who does Abby find at the swamp in Book Six?

4. What flash back does Paul have in Book Five?

5. What does Matt do while Abby's not around during Book Five?

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

Throughout the final books, the boy Paul has an important role to play. How does Moore describe Paul's character? What does Paul contribute to the overall plot? Specifically use Book Seven to identify Paul's significance to Etrigan and Swamp Thing. How do these characters respond to Paul? What does Paul do at the end of Book Seven that echoes a scene in Book Four?

Essay Topic 3

In Book Five, Moore introduces a new character: Jason Blood. Using only Book Five as source material, explain how Moore develops Jason Blood's character. What does Blood's appearance say about his personality? How does Moore visually and verbally depict Blood? What seem to be the developing plot points surrounding Jason Blood? Identify how Moore lays out an interesting storyline using the mysterious figure of Jason Blood.

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