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Watchmen Quiz

Alan Moore
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Watchmen Quiz

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1)

Which of the costumed heroes was more famous after the House UnAmerican Activities? (from Chapter 3 Under the Hood by Hollis Mason)

Ozymandias.
Silk Spectre.
Mothman.
The Comedian.
2)

Identify the interviewer's attitude to Veidt. (from Chapter 11 After the Masquerade)

He is sympathetic but not too trusting.
He is sympathetic and sycophantic.
He is suspicious and cynical.
He is openly hostile.
3)

Where does this chapter take place? (from Chapter 4 Watchmaker)

On the surface of Mars as Jon reviews his life.
On the surface of the moon, as Jon reviews his life.
In Arizona, as Jon reviews his life.
In New York City and Vietnam.
4)

What did Hooded Justice do after his HUAAC appearance? (from Chapter 3 Under the Hood by Hollis Mason)

He complained to the President about it.
He wrote a play about it.
He went to Russia.
He vanished.
5)

Where does Jon meet Laurie? (from Chapter 4 Watchmaker)

At Captain Metropolis's funeral.
At a dinner party with President Nixon.
At Captain Metropolis's meeting.
On Miami beach.
6)

What do these pages describe? (from Chapter 5 Treasure Island Treasury of Comics)

The strange appeal of pirates.
The strange appeal of pirate comics.
The strange appeal of violent comics.
The strange appeal of comic criticism.
7)

Which publication employs the interviewer? (from Chapter 11 After the Masquerade)

The New Frontiersman.
The Evening Standard.
The National Enquirer.
The Nova Express.
8)

What is strange about Jon's behavior? (from Chapter 12 A Stronger Loving World)

He asks too many questions.
He talks in a strange monotone.
He answers questions before they are asked.
He jumbles up the words in sentences and no-one can understand him.
9)

How does Veidt survive the assassination attempt? (from Chapter 5 Fearful Symmetry)

He ducks.
He wears a bullet-proof vest.
He hides under a table.
He catches the bullet.
10)

Why doesn't Jon recall his life in chronological order? (from Chapter 4 Watchmaker)

The story is interrupted in the telling.
It is part of the postmodernist structure of the novel.
His vision is sometimes distorted by subatomic events.
His memory has been damaged.
11)

What is the significance of the information given in this section? (from Chapter 8 October 31st 1985 Issue of New Frontiersman)

It provides good moral leadership for the community.
It provides insight into the character of Max Shea and other artists.
It provides important information about the newspaper's attitude.
It provides important information relating to the plot of the novel.
12)

What is Rorschach's response to questioning? (from Chapter 6 The Abyss Gazes Also)

He doesn't cooperate and gives false information.
He doesn't cooperate and remains silent.
He doesn't cooperate and swears at Dr Long.
He breaks down and tells a sad story.
13)

Who does Jon meet in 1961. (from Chapter 4 Watchmaker)

President Truman.
President Kennedy.
Dan Dreiberg.
Nicola Tesla.
14)

What is the password for Veidt's computer system? (from Chapter 10 Two Riders Were Approaching...)

Ramses ii
Ramses iii
Amun-Ra ii
Ozymandias
15)

About which group does this extract provide information? (from Chapter 3 Under the Hood by Hollis Mason)

The Mothmen.
The CIA.
The Byrds.
The Minutemen.
16)

What important decision does Dan make? (from Chapter 8 Old Ghosts)

To rescue Rorschach from prison.
To ask Laurie to rescue Rorschach.
To ask Laurie to marry him.
To have Rorschach murdered in prison.
17)

What is making Max Shea happy as he boards the boat? (from Chapter 10 Two Riders Were Approaching...)

Security will be lifted and he'll get a large pay check.
He feels fulfilled at the end of a difficult project.
He is in love with Linette Paley.
He just wants to go home.
18)

What disturbing news is broadcast on TV? (from Chapter 7 A Brother to Dragons)

Pakistan has invaded Afghanistan and Iraq.
The United States has invaded Afghanistan and Russia.
Russia has invaded Afghanistan and is advancing towards Pakistan.
Afghanistan has invaded Russia and Pakistan.
19)

What is the sailor's mental state when he joins the pirates? (from Chapter 11 Look on My Works, Ye Mighty...)

Enthusiasm.
Despair.
Eagerness.
Anticipation.
20)

How come Jon's superpowers' effectiveness is impaired? (from Chapter 12 A Stronger Loving World)

He is out of practice.
Veidt has seen to it that the environment contains large amounts of tachyons.
He can't function in cold climates such as Antarctica.
He is distracted by his love for Laurie.
21)

Who is killed in the assassination attempt? (from Chapter 5 Fearful Symmetry)

President Nixon.
President Kennedy.
Veidt's girlfriend.
Veidt's secretary.
22)

What is ornithology? (from Chapter 7 Blood from the Shoulder of Pallas)

The study of birds.
The study of blood and DNA.
The study of wings.
The study of owls.
23)

What is Dr Malcolm Long's specialty? (from Chapter 6 The Abyss Gazes Also)

He is a forensic analyst.
He is a criminal psychologist.
He is a criminal psychiatrist.
He is is the designer of ink-blot tests.
24)

On the night of the rescue, what other people are dressed in costume? (from Chapter 8 Old Ghosts)

Actors performing Shakespeare in Central Park.
Nazi punks -- as Hitler.
Children dressed for Halloween.
Fake costumed heroes.
25)

What was the result of Mothman's appearance before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee? (from Chapter 3 Under the Hood by Hollis Mason)

He was eventually cleared.
He went into despair and committed suicide.
He was jailed as a communist.
He had to pay a substantial fine.
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