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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of publication is Under the Hood?

2. Who is Janey Slater?

3. Which nation might use nuclear weapons against America?

4. Which costumed hero was killed during a bank robbery?

5. Who does Jon meet in 1961.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Account for the trouble at the TV studios during Dr Manhattan's interview.

5. What is the result of Rorschach's visit to Moloch?

6. What happens when Rorschach gets into Blake's apartment?

7. What was unusual about the case of Night Owl?

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

9. What prompts Laurie to walk out on Jon and go to Dan's place?

10. In Jon's story, what is the significance of Janey Slater?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The graphic novel Watchmen contains features of post-modernism in its structure. Identify postmodern features and discuss two specific examples in some detail. Do you personally enjoy this technique? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the character Dan Dreiberg in Watchmen. What sort of person is he? Comment on his relationships. How crucial is he to the story? Is he a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the role of women in Watchmen. Who are the female characters in the novel? What is their relationship with the male characters? What is their relationship in the events of the novel? Are their roles crucial? How might a feminist critic respond to this novel?

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