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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. Who is replacing Dan's lock?

2. Why is Laurie glad to hear that Blake is dead?

3. How did Hollis first find out about costumed heroes?

4. What name was given to the group of costumed heroes?

5. When Rorschach finds the Comedian's costume, what does he assume?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Even with Dr Manhattan as a vital asset, the United States is still vulnerable. Why is that?

4. What was the cause of the murder/suicide investigated by Detectives Fine and Bourquin?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Laurence Shexnayder's interest in Sally?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on characterization. What is meant by "flat" and "rounded" characters? Is the difference important? Discuss the characterization in Watchmen. Focus on two characters in particular.

Essay Topic 2

Using events in the novel, write an obituary for Rorscarch. Model your style on the obits section of, say, The New York Times.

Be sure to use the correct level of language. Cover his early life, his exploits and his beliefs.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the morality of Jon (Dr Manhattan) and Walter (Rorschach). You will need to describe each character's morality, providing evidence from the text. You will then need to evaluate each and comment on the way each character's moral outlook has influenced their behavior as well as the outcome for the world.

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