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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. What degree does Jon gain at university?
(a) A PhD in Pure Mathematics.
(b) None. He dropped out.
(c) A PhD in Atomic Physics.
(d) A PhD in Interspatial Studies.

2. In Arizona, Dr Manhattan retrieves something of value to him. What is this?
(a) An old photo of himself with Janey Slater.
(b) A secret stash of gold.
(c) The Gordian Knot.
(d) An old photo of himself with Richard Nixon.

3. Who buys the New Frontiersman from Bernard?
(a) Bernie.
(b) A haggard-looking vagrant.
(c) A haggard-looking woman.
(d) Detective Fine.

4. Who was Silk Spectre's original partner?
(a) Mothman
(b) Rorschach
(c) The Comedian
(d) Hooded Justice

5. Who is killed in the assassination attempt?
(a) Veidt's secretary.
(b) President Kennedy.
(c) President Nixon.
(d) Veidt's girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. One thing the article says about Tales of the Black Freighter is . . .

2. In what way is Hollis' autobiography important?

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

4. How does Rorschach question likely suspects?

5. Which newspaper interviews Janey Slater?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the purpose of Captain Metropolis' meeting?

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

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

4. Why was the Keene Act passed?

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

6. What is the problem with Jon and time?

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

8. Who is Adrian Veidt?

9. What is the main focus of this section?

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

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