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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. In what publication does the article appear?

2. What do we learn about Hollis Mason's autobiography?

3. On what day do the events of this chapter occur?

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

5. What is ornithology?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways do Rorschach and Dan/Night Owl act resourcefully in this chapter?

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

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

4. What is the political stance of the New Frontiersman?

5. Describe what is going on in the prison.

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

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

8. Explain the inclusion of extracts from Sally Jupiter's scrapbook at this point in the novel.

9. What is significant about the belongings Laurie takes with her when she goes to Mars with Jon?

10. What is Veidt's plan and what do you think are its chances of success?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a thoughtful essay in which you discuss the relative power of the major characters in the novel. Who are the most powerful? In what ways do they exercise their power? In what way or ways would you characterize their power? How do they use power in their personal relationships and in the wider world?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay on the character Dan Dreiberg in Watchmen. What sort of person is he? Comment on his relationships. How crucial is he to the story? Is he a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

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