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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. Which young boy does the Floronic Man order to fetch a video camera for recording?

2. Who was Swamp Thing's original nemesis?

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

4. How does Woodrue actually look when not in disguise?

5. How does Swamp Thing react to reading the file?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of state does the Floronic Man put Lacroix's plants in during Book Three and why?

3. What special significance does Campbell say Moore imbues to the Floronic Man?

4. What fear of Abby's does The Monkey King prey upon?

5. How does the Floronic Man pass as a human?

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

7. Who does Swamp Thing blame when he wakes up from his long dream state in Book Three and why?

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

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

10. What danger is presented to Moore since he places Swamp Thing within the DC universe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Book Four, Moore has an elderly gentleman try to save Abby with a chainsaw named "Evangeline." The Floronic Man explains that the chainsaw has been "canonized" into modern horror fiction. Why does Moore include the chainsaw? What does Moore achieve by having the Floronic Man identify the canonization of a horror icon? What is the symbolic nature of the name "Evangeline"? Using Book Four as context, explain how Moore develops his story using allusions.

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

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.

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