Please submit your homework and extra credit to [email protected] with the subject "VAMPIRES-HW1-HOL ID" or "VAMPIRES-EC1-HOL ID" (For example: mine would be VAMPIRES-HW1-ar1107.) Homework and extra credit should be submitted SEPARATELY, with your House, HOL Name, and your HOL ID appearing somewhere in the body of the assignment. Please note that ANY HOMEWORK OR EXTRA CREDIT CONTAINING AN ATTACHMENT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask either myself or Lavinia and we will attempt to clear them up for you. Thanks!
The due date for this assignment is: SEPTEMBER 30.
Homework is worth a total of 3o points.
Undercover Work (10 POINTS)
Before we begin our venture together, it is important that you look the part. No need for you to get yourself killed on our first night out, now is there?! Quickly now, head on over to your favorite doll maker (Dollz mania, doll divine, doll palace, etc) and create a disguise (vampire doll). Send me the link, please, so that I may verify the authenticity of your costume. Remember NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
True/False: (10 POINTS) 2 POINTS EACH
If a statement is "False", please state this and correct it to make it true.
1. In its English form, the word vampire first appeared in a 1734 travelogue entitled Travels of
Three English Ladies which was published in the Harleian Miscellany in 1745.
2. The use of fangs as a literary device can be said to showcase the vampire as a sexual predator.
3. It is absolutely necessary for vampires to sleep in coffins.
4. The vampire bat can primarily be found in Central and South America, as well as parts of the southern United States.
5. In many legends, vampires and werewolves are pitted together as the best of friends.
Short Answer: (10 POINTS) 2 POINTS EACH
1. What is the definition of the Slavic word, upir?
2. Name at least three (3) superhuman abilities characteristic of most vampires.
3. What are the three species of vampire bats?
4. The Slavic interpretation of what Greek word for vampire is a wolf?
5. Briefly tell me, in your own words, one theory as to why a vampire's reflection cannot be seen in a mirror.
The due date for this assignment is: SEPTEMBER 30.
Homework is worth a total of 3o points.
Undercover Work (10 POINTS)
Before we begin our venture together, it is important that you look the part. No need for you to get yourself killed on our first night out, now is there?! Quickly now, head on over to your favorite doll maker (Dollz mania, doll divine, doll palace, etc) and create a disguise (vampire doll). Send me the link, please, so that I may verify the authenticity of your costume. Remember NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
True/False: (10 POINTS) 2 POINTS EACH
If a statement is "False", please state this and correct it to make it true.
1. In its English form, the word vampire first appeared in a 1734 travelogue entitled Travels of
Three English Ladies which was published in the Harleian Miscellany in 1745.
2. The use of fangs as a literary device can be said to showcase the vampire as a sexual predator.
3. It is absolutely necessary for vampires to sleep in coffins.
4. The vampire bat can primarily be found in Central and South America, as well as parts of the southern United States.
5. In many legends, vampires and werewolves are pitted together as the best of friends.
Short Answer: (10 POINTS) 2 POINTS EACH
1. What is the definition of the Slavic word, upir?
2. Name at least three (3) superhuman abilities characteristic of most vampires.
3. What are the three species of vampire bats?
4. The Slavic interpretation of what Greek word for vampire is a wolf?
5. Briefly tell me, in your own words, one theory as to why a vampire's reflection cannot be seen in a mirror.
EXTRA CREDIT (30 POINTS MAXIMUM)-PLEASE CHOOSE ONE (1) OPTION ONLY
Option A:
Of the superhuman abilities mentioned in the lesson, if you were a vampire, which one would you most like to have and why? Give me at least one (1) literary/movie character/figure who shares your belief. (For example, if I
chose superhuman strength, I would look for an example of a time Dracula used superhuman strength and state that). At least 250 words, please.
Option B:
Of any of the characteristics listed, do a bit more research and tell me about the interesting facts you uncover.
Make sure to put it in your own words, please. Dracula (and Ulol) will have my head if I allow plagiarism. At least 250 words, please.
Option C:
Illustrate anything that was discussed in the lesson, be it a person, a place, event, etc. This can be done via a
computer program (such as Photoshop, Paintshop, etc) or hand-drawn. As long as it is your own work, I am not
particular. Just remember, to make sure and upload them to a file sharing site (such as Photobucket,
Flickr, etc). NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Option A:
Of the superhuman abilities mentioned in the lesson, if you were a vampire, which one would you most like to have and why? Give me at least one (1) literary/movie character/figure who shares your belief. (For example, if I
chose superhuman strength, I would look for an example of a time Dracula used superhuman strength and state that). At least 250 words, please.
Option B:
Of any of the characteristics listed, do a bit more research and tell me about the interesting facts you uncover.
Make sure to put it in your own words, please. Dracula (and Ulol) will have my head if I allow plagiarism. At least 250 words, please.
Option C:
Illustrate anything that was discussed in the lesson, be it a person, a place, event, etc. This can be done via a
computer program (such as Photoshop, Paintshop, etc) or hand-drawn. As long as it is your own work, I am not
particular. Just remember, to make sure and upload them to a file sharing site (such as Photobucket,
Flickr, etc). NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.