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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. How is Woodrue envious of Swamp Thing?

2. Who brought the Swamp Thing to Washington D.C.?

3. What does fictional horror usually depend upon according to Campbell?

4. What kind of ear does Campbell claim Alan Moore has for dialogue?

5. What is Swamp Thing truly?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Moore employ dramatic irony in Book Six?

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

3. Why does Matt yell at Abby in Book Six and how does Abby respond?

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

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

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

7. What does Jason Blood inform a man after arriving in Baton Rogue?

8. Why does Woodrue believe humans should be destroyed?

9. How does Book One open?

10. How does Moore build tension and suspense in Book Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In Book One, Jason Woodrue is revealed to be the Floronic Man. How is the character drawn and written to reveal dual expressions of the same personality? How does the audience perceive Jason Woodrue? How does the audience perceive the Floronic Man? Using three supporting evidences from Book One, explain how Moore depicts the visual, verbal, and aural characteristics of this one character with dual selves.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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