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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What other creatures does Swamp Thing fight against in Book Seven?
2. How does Swamp Thing save Abby Arcane during Book Four?
3. What flash back does Paul have in Book Five?
4. How does Swamp Thing accept the gift from the Floronic Man?
5. What is the purpose of the Floronic Man's plan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Book Seven relies heavily upon physical action. What is the relationship between physical action and superhero plots? How is Swamp Thing different from most superhero stories? Why does Moore have Book Seven use physical action to such a grand extent? How does Book Seven resolve the build-up of tension and conflict from the previous books? Support your claims with two examples taken from any of the books in Swamp Thing.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
In the foreword by Ramsey Campbell, Campbell provides a historical framework to set up Moore's writing. Campbell explains that there was a paradigm shift in the late 1960s within comics. Provide three examples of how comics changed during this time period, whether according to Campbell or according to your own perspective.
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