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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. How did the United States come to win the Vietnam War in 1971?

2. Tales of the Black Freighter is known for being . . .

3. Why does Jon return to the lab on the night of his accident?

4. Who carried a sign announcing that the world would end soon?

5. What it the title of the autobiography featured at the end of Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the outcome for the other costumed heroes after their appearances before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee?

4. What made Hollis decode to become a costumed hero?

5. Why was the Keene Act passed?

6. In Jon's story, what is the significance of Janey Slater?

7. Why did Hollis take the step of becoming a costumed hero?

8. How does Laurie react to her mother's story?

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

10. Who is Dr Manhattan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of minor characters in the novel. Choose two minor characters and evaluate his or her role in the novel. What is the characters' influence/affect on other characters? On the working out of the story? On the reader--i.e., you?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the world of Watchmen. How different is it from the real American society of today? Compare the ways in which it is different from America today and comment on any features that are similar. Focus on events, moral/ethical values, the international scene. What, if anything, do you think is being conveyed to the reader/responder by the composers of Watchmen Comment on story and art?

Essay Topic 3

Using events in the novel, write an obituary for Rorscarch. Model your style on the obits section of, say, The New York Times.

Be sure to use the correct level of language. Cover his early life, his exploits and his beliefs.

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