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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. Chapter 5 ends with . . .
(a) A few pages from a book called Treasure Ireland Treasury of Comics.
(b) A few pages froma book called Treasure Island
(c) A few pages from a book entitled Treasure Island Treasury of Comics.
(d) A few pages from a book called The Treasure of Treasure Island

2. How did Dr Long hope to elicit answers from Rorschach?
(a) He used word-association tests.
(b) He used hypnotism.
(c) He questioned Rorschach under bright lights.
(d) He used the ink-blot tests.

3. Dan learned that The Comedian had been distressed about something. What was that?
(a) He had been having nightmares about his past.
(b) He'd discovered there was an island where writers, scientists and artists did terrible things.
(c) He had discovered that the world would soon end.
(d) He had discovered there was a secret base in the desert where writers, scientists and artists did terrible things.

4. How did Hollis get to New York?
(a) As a child, he moved there with his family.
(b) He stole an Amtrak ticket.
(c) He went there to attend university.
(d) He ran away from home as a child.

5. One thing the article says about Tales of the Black Freighter is . . .
(a) That its writer was very successful.
(b) That is was unexpectedly successful.
(c) That its writer is mad.
(d) That it lived up to all expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hollis do at age 23?

2. What did Hooded Justice do after his HUAAC appearance?

3. Where does Jon meet Laurie?

4. Rorschach tells Moloch to contact him by what method?

5. For what reason did Rorschach, as a child, become involved in a street fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Dollar Bill?

2. What is the main idea of the article presented here?

3. To what extent was America victorious in the Vietnam War?

4. There is a great deal of irony in this chapter. Comment on irony relating to the character of Dr Long.

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

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

7. What is the topic of conversation between the two detectives as they leave the scene of the murder?

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

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

10. How does Chapter 1 conclude?

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