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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. Rorschach tells Moloch to contact him by what method?

2. What do Dan and Laurie do after the fight with the muggers?

3. What important thing does President Nixon ask Jon to do?

4. Who damaged Dan's lock?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main focus of this section?

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

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

4. What is the main idea of the article presented here?

5. In which state was Hollis Mason born?

6. How does Chapter 1 conclude?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Masks, masquerades, things not being as they seem--all this is characteristic of the graphic novel Watchmen. Is there any advantage to engaging in the elaborate deceptions depicted here? What do their costumes achieve for the heroes? For the society in which they live?

Essay Topic 2

Which character do you believe is most important in the novel? Justify your choice by referring closely to the text. What are this character's beliefs and attitudes and in what ways does he (or she) affect the story? Do you like the character and do you agree with the choices this person makes?

Essay Topic 3

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).

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