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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does The Monkey King consume whenever he can?
2. In Book Four, how does Swamp Thing finally defeat the Floronic Man?
3. What kind of universe does Swamp Thing live in?
4. What does Jason Blood do while in Baton Rouge?
5. What does Etrigan warn Abby of in Book Seven?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Even though Swamp Thing is purely plant, Book Three seems to suggest that Swamp Thing has a vestige of humanity in his consciousness. How does Moore develop the idea that Swamp Thing possesses a type of humanity? How does Moore define humanity, if Swamp Thing, a purely golem creature is able to possess a sense of humanness? Using evidence from Book Three, explain humanity as Moore defines it.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
In the introduction by Alan Moore, Moore discusses horror iconography. How does Moore define the tension between real-life horror and horror fiction? Describe the horror iconography of the 1980s. Use three examples from Swamp Thing that depict or allude to horror icons of the 1980s.
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