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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. Laurie's medical scans reveal . . .

2. Who does Dr Long meet near Bernhard's newsstand?

3. What information does the secondary story contain?

4. Who created the drawing of a man and a woman merging into one while having sex?

5. On what day was this paper published?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Dan Dreiberg, what do scientists lack?

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

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

4. Why is Detective Fine now convinced that Dan is a costumed hero?

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

6. What is the connection between "Blood from the Shoulder of Pallas" and the events in this chapter?

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

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

9. Comment on the importance of this chapter for the novel as a whole.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the Black Freighter comic-within-a-comic. In what ways is this connected to the main story? Do you think it is a useful device? Are we able to empathize at all with its main character in the way that we do with, say, Dan or Rorschach? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of symbolism in the novel. Give special attention to the symbols you find most powerful. Write in detail on at least three symbols, for example, Nostalgia perfume, the smiley button.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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