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

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 Campbell suggest a good writer use the DC universe to his or her advantage?
(a) If the writer avoids having any of the DC characters meet.
(b) If the writer has all the DC characters always meet.
(c) If the writer avoids cliches and pitfalls.
(d) If the writer has the Justice League disbanded.

3. What is Jason Woodrue's profession?
(a) Orthopedic Surgeon.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Professor.
(d) Spy.

4. What was the original story of Swamp Thing about?
(a) Alec Holland and Abby Arcane.
(b) Alec Holland and his cousin.
(c) Mrs. Holland and Abby Arcane.
(d) Alec Holland and his wife.

5. What does Campbell believe about Moore's work on Swamp Thing?
(a) It is one of the finest examples of contemporary horror fiction.
(b) It is a travesty of fiction.
(c) It is a work in progress.
(d) It is the greatest example of poetic diction.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which Edgar Allen Poe short story is Book One clearly modeled after?

3. What does Moore point out from the 1980s that he says permeated popular culture?

4. What does Moore's writing retain that Campbell considers to be accomplished work?

5. How does Woodrue connect his mind to a flower that grew from Swamp Thing?

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