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James Parker, “Our Zombies, Ourselves”

What does Parker find most surprising about modern zombies?

A. They took so long to become a pop-culture phenomenon.

B. They are portrayed in so many different ways.

C. They have become more prevalent than vampires in popular culture.

D. They are one of the first recorded examples of a mythical monster.

Whom does Parker credit with introducing the modern zombie into popular culture?

A. T. S. Eliot

B. Bram Stoker

C. Max Brooks

D. George A. Romero

According to Parker, the zombie myth originated in

A. Eastern Europe.

B. Mexico.

C. Haiti.

D. South Africa.

What is the “zombifier” in Night of the Living Dead?

A. a demon

B. a flesh-eating bacteria

C. boredom

D. technology

What does Parker conclude about zombies?

A. They are a fad and will quickly disappear.

B. They can be viewed as symbolizing many aspects of modern society.

C. They represent our fear of the unknown.

D. They can provide a useful real-life lesson in disaster preparedness.