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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. Bernard's news-stand is in front of . . . ?
(a) The Institute for Interspatial Harmony.
(b) The Institute for Interspatial Relations.
(c) Carnegie Hall.
(d) The Institute for Interspatial Studies.

2. Which of the costumed heroes was more famous after the House UnAmerican Activities?
(a) Mothman.
(b) Ozymandias.
(c) The Comedian.
(d) Silk Spectre.

3. What important advantage do costumed heroes have?
(a) The costume provides anonymity, thus freedom to perform vigilante acts.
(b) They have presidential backing.
(c) They work with the police at all times.
(d) A colorful costume and lots of fun.

4. Where does this chapter take place?
(a) On the surface of Mars as Jon reviews his life.
(b) In New York City and Vietnam.
(c) On the surface of the moon, as Jon reviews his life.
(d) In Arizona, as Jon reviews his life.

5. What does Hollis say the costumed heroes were forced to do?
(a) Reveal their true identities.
(b) Testify before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAAC).
(c) Travel to Arizona to protect Dr Manhattan.
(d) Appear before a Presidential tribunal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the original group of costumed heroes called?

2. What was Silk Spectre's career?

3. How does Dr Manhatten get to Arizona?

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

5. Of what does the Black Freighter protagonist build his raft?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basis for the statement "God exists and he's American"?

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

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

4. Is there anything ironic about the interview between Dr Long and Rorschach?

5. What problems are being dealt with by President Richard Nixon

6. In what ways is Dr Manhattan an asset to the United States?

7. What is Laurence Shexnayder's interest in Sally?

8. What is the problem with Jon and time?

9. What happened to Dollar Bill?

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

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