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

2. What does Laurie find interesting at Dan's home?
(a) His impressive collection of hero costumes.
(b) His impressive array of DVDs.
(c) His plasma television with sound surround.
(d) His impressive array of equipment and inventions.

3. With which of The Comedian's beliefs does Veidt now agree?
(a) The world would be happy without conflict and power.
(b) The world revolves around conflict and power.
(c) There should be one world government.
(d) Rulers should relinquish power and give it to the people.

4. Ih what form are these documents?
(a) A file of newspaper clippings.
(b) A scrapbook about The Comedian.
(c) A travel scrapbook.
(d) A scrapbook miscellany.

5. According to the article, what is the purpose of the owl's screech?
(a) To paralyse prey and pin it to the ground.
(b) To call to a mate.
(c) To warn other owls of danger.
(d) To frighten other owls and keep them away from prey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the paper's attitude to costumed heroes?

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

3. What information does the secondary story contain?

4. What does this chapter add for the reader/responder?

5. In the context of Watchmen, what is a masquerade?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what ways do Rorschach and Dan/Night Owl act resourcefully in this chapter?

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

4. Would you agree that the new world order would be a more truthful one?

5. Comment on the structure of this chapter.

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

7. In the context of the novel, what function does this section fulfill?

8. How is the importance for Dan of his past costumed hero days conveyed to the reader/responder?

9. How is this issue's rant connected to the plot of the novel?

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

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