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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 information does the secondary story contain?
(a) The amazing disapperance of costumed heroes.
(b) The disappearance of Max Shea and other prominent people in the artistic world.
(c) The amazing powers of Dr Manhattan.
(d) The disapperance of the Black Freighter.

2. Which description best fits the article on "The Veidt Method"?
(a) It is a one-page summary.
(b) It is an example of sensationalist reporting.
(c) It is a detailed feature article.
(d) It is a one-page essay.

3. Who was the author of the inter-office memo?
(a) Dr Long.
(b) Jon Osterman.
(c) Detective Fine.
(d) The District Attorney.

4. What is Laurie doing when Detective Fine arrives?
(a) Hiding her hero's costume.
(b) Taking a nap.
(c) Taking a shower.
(d) Cooking dinner.

5. What is Rorschach's response to the charges?
(a) He admits everything.
(b) He claims his right to remain silent.
(c) He denies he murdered Jacobi and blames Night Owl for the other two killings.
(d) He denies he murdered Jacobi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motivated the Nazi punks to attack and kill Hollis Mason?

2. Who tries to sell something to Bernhard?

3. Who interviews Adrian Veidt?

4. Who was the author of the document presented here?

5. On the night of the rescue, what other people are dressed in costume?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is important about the Veidt Method?

2. Explain the inclusion of extracts from Sally Jupiter's scrapbook at this point in the novel.

3. What is the political stance of the New Frontiersman?

4. Explain what is happening in the wider world as Laurie and Dan begin their relationship.

5. Describe what is going on in the prison.

6. What concrete facts do we learn from this section of the novel?

7. What is Veidt's plan and what do you think are its chances of success?

8. Comment on the importance of this section to the novel as a whole.

9. What is unusual about Sally's response to interviewer questions about her rape by The Comedian?

10. According to Dan Dreiberg, what do scientists lack?

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