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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. What place does this section have in the structure of the graphic novel?

2. What is the message in Adrian Veidt's office memo?

3. Who created the drawing of a man and a woman merging into one while having sex?

4. Ih what form are these documents?

5. Why did Adrian give away the family fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the belongings Laurie takes with her when she goes to Mars with Jon?

2. What is the connection between "Blood from the Shoulder of Pallas" and the events in this chapter?

3. What is Veidt's plan and what do you think are its chances of success?

4. Comment on the importance of this section to the novel as a whole.

5. In what ways do Rorschach and Dan/Night Owl act resourcefully in this chapter?

6. Comment on the importance of this chapter for the novel as a whole.

7. What new material is provided in this section?

8. In the context of the novel, what function does this section fulfill?

9. Why is Detective Fine now convinced that Dan is a costumed hero?

10. Would you agree that the new world order would be a more truthful one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power, with its corruptive effect, is an important theme in this graphic novel. Write a personal essay called "The misuse of power." You should refer closely to the events of Watchmen to support your point of view. You could compare Watchmen events with some taking place in the modern world (i.e., our real world).

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

Write an essay on the role of women in Watchmen. Who are the female characters in the novel? What is their relationship with the male characters? What is their relationship in the events of the novel? Are their roles crucial? How might a feminist critic respond to this novel?

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