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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Hollis become the original Night Owl?

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

3. What does Jon's father throw out the window?

4. What do Dan and Laurie do after the fight with the muggers?

5. In what way is Hollis' autobiography important?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main focus of this section?

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

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

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

5. What happens when Rorschach gets into Blake's apartment?

6. What is the result of Rorschach's visit to Moloch?

7. Who is Dr Manhattan?

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

9. In what way is this extract from Hollis' autobiography important in the novel?

10. What is significant about "The Watchmaker"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the Black Freighter comic-within-a-comic. In what ways is this connected to the main story? Do you think it is a useful device? Are we able to empathize at all with its main character in the way that we do with, say, Dan or Rorschach? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the character Dan Dreiberg in Watchmen. What sort of person is he? Comment on his relationships. How crucial is he to the story? Is he a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Which character do you believe is most important in the novel? Justify your choice by referring closely to the text. What are this character's beliefs and attitudes and in what ways does he (or she) affect the story? Do you like the character and do you agree with the choices this person makes?

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