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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Alan Moore do differently with Swamp Thing from Campbell's viewpoint?
(a) He meditated upon two new heroes.
(b) He created a different setting.
(c) He rewrote the origin.
(d) He discussed philosophy.

2. How does Swamp Thing know that something is wrong in the beginning of Book Three?
(a) His consciousness feels something is wrong.
(b) Abby told him something was wrong.
(c) He can smell danger.
(d) The Floronic Man told him.

3. What does Moore hope to inject in the DC comic book aficionado?
(a) Danger.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Hope.
(d) Excitement.

4. Who leads the government agency that pursues and tries to kill Swamp Thing?
(a) Major Tom.
(b) General Sunderland.
(c) Admiral Adama.
(d) Colonel Sanders.

5. What does Campbell explain was probably in print before the average reader was born?
(a) Every extended metaphor.
(b) Any use of simile.
(c) Any given title or character.
(d) Every plot line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Moore think fictional horror is popular?

2. In Book Four, how does Swamp Thing finally defeat the Floronic Man?

3. What happens when a townsperson in Book Three strikes a match after the Floronic Man puts the town's plants in a "hyperoxygenated" state?

4. What is overtaken by earth's plant consciousness?

5. What sensual detail does Paul remember most from his encounter with The Monkey King?

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