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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 function does this section perform in the narrative?

2. In what publication does the article appear?

3. What motivated the Nazi punks to attack and kill Hollis Mason?

4. What it so special about the snowstorm ball?

5. Why did Adrian give away the family fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the context of the novel, what function does this section fulfill?

2. What new material is provided in this section?

3. Describe what is going on in the prison.

4. Explain what is happening in the wider world as Laurie and Dan begin their relationship.

5. Comment on the structure of this chapter.

6. Comment on the importance of this section to the novel as a whole.

7. How is this issue's rant connected to the plot of the novel?

8. Would you agree that the new world order would be a more truthful one?

9. What concrete facts do we learn from this section of the novel?

10. What is unusual about Sally's response to interviewer questions about her rape by The Comedian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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