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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. Which nation might use nuclear weapons against America?
(a) Australia.
(b) Russia.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Iraq.

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

3. For what reason was Silhouette expelled from the group?
(a) She stole money from the group.
(b) It became known she was a lesbian.
(c) She became pregnant.
(d) She had an affair with Captain Metropolis.

4. Which newspaper interviews Janey Slater?
(a) The Nova Express.
(b) The New York Times
(c) The New Frontiersman.
(d) The Times of London.

5. Who is replacing Dan's lock?
(a) The Gordian Pastry Company.
(b) The Guardian Lock Company.
(c) HIH Insurance Company.
(d) The Gordian Lock Company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the focus of the riots Dan helped to suppress?

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

3. Who intervened to save Sally from rape?

4. Tales of the Black Freighter is known for being . . .

5. Why is this autobiography important?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Adrian Veidt?

4. What is the problem with Jon and time?

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

6. In which state was Hollis Mason born?

7. How does Laurie react to her mother's story?

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

9. What was the situation for costumed heroes after the 1950s?

10. Why was the Keene Act passed?

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