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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. Which short, strong statement is made in this chapter?

2. What does Jon's father throw out the window?

3. Where was Hollis born?

4. Rorschach tells Moloch to contact him by what method?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chapter 1 conclude?

2. What is the problem with Jon and time?

3. What is the main focus of this section?

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

5. What is significant about "The Watchmaker"?

6. What was the outcome for the other costumed heroes after their appearances before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee?

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

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

9. Do you think that Hooded Justice was right not to testify to the House UnAmerican Activities Commission?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is this a novel that elicits in the reader feelings of empathy for the characters? In other words, do we actually care what happens to them? Choose a character you feel arouses empathy in the reader/responder. Show how Moore creates that empathy. To what extent is the artwork a contributing factor?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the use of irony in the graphic novel. It will be important in your discussion to comment upon the death of Rorschach. How does irony work to enhance meaning in the novel? Give at least three examples and refer closely to the text.

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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