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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason did Rorschach, as a child, become involved in a street fight?
(a) Older boys tried to steal cigarettes from him.
(b) Older boys taunted him about his mother.
(c) Older boys attacked him in the street.
(d) He wanted to prove himself to other boys.

2. What was the focus of the riots Dan helped to suppress?
(a) They were against the police.
(b) They were about civil rights.
(c) They were against the war in Vietnam.
(d) They were pro (in favor of) the police.

3. Why did a man slaughter his wife and family?
(a) Anxiety over the end of the world.
(b) Anxiety over an impending attack by Iraq.
(c) Anxiety over an asteroid collision.
(d) Anxiety over impending war with Russia.

4. Where was Hollis born?
(a) Montana.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Miami Beach.

5. What do Dan and Laurie do after the fight with the muggers?
(a) They laugh because they have enjoyed themselves.
(b) They laugh at the muggers.
(c) They take the injured muggers to hospital.
(d) They laugh in relief because they almost lost the fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. One thing the article says about Tales of the Black Freighter is . . .

2. Who contacted Hollis after his retirement?

3. Why is this autobiography important?

4. What was Adrian Veidt's identity as a costumed hero?

5. Of what did Hooded Justice remind Hollis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Even with Dr Manhattan as a vital asset, the United States is still vulnerable. Why is that?

2. What was the cause of the murder/suicide investigated by Detectives Fine and Bourquin?

3. How does Chapter 1 conclude?

4. What prompts Laurie to walk out on Jon and go to Dan's place?

5. What was unusual about the case of Night Owl?

6. Is there anything ironic about the interview between Dr Long and Rorschach?

7. What is the problem with Jon and time?

8. What was the situation for costumed heroes after the 1950s?

9. Can any plot significance be attached to this section of the novel?

10. What was the purpose of Captain Metropolis' meeting?

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