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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 was Shexnayder's attitude to the expulsion of Silhouette?

2. Which nation might use nuclear weapons against America?

3. One thing the article says about Tales of the Black Freighter is . . .

4. How does Rorschach question likely suspects?

5. Of what did Hooded Justice remind Hollis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way is this extract from Hollis' autobiography important in the novel?

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

4. What was the situation for costumed heroes after the 1950s?

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

6. Who is Dr Manhattan?

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

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

9. Why is it that Dr Manhattan is unavailable to help his country in the crisis it is facing?

10. What is the basis for the statement "God exists and he's American"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power, with its corruptive effect, is an important theme in this graphic novel. Write a personal essay called "The misuse of power." You should refer closely to the events of Watchmen to support your point of view. You could compare Watchmen events with some taking place in the modern world (i.e., our real world).

Essay Topic 2

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 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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