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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What function does this section perform in the narrative?
(a) Adds humor to the story.
(b) Contains an important plot developmemt.
(c) Ties up some plot elements.
(d) Instructs us on postmodernism

2. According to the article, what do scientists often fail to appreciate?
(a) The mysterious ways their salaries are paid.
(b) The mystery and beauty of life.
(c) The mystery and beauty of birds.
(d) The mysteries of time and space.

3. What is the paper's attitude to costumed heroes?
(a) It has a neutral, objective viewpoint.
(b) It promotes them as being true Americans and patriots.
(c) It promotes them because their exploits make great news.
(d) It condemns their behaviour.

4. What can we assume about "The Veidt Method"?
(a) It's a good idea and more people ought to do it.
(b) A lot of money is spent on advertising it.
(c) It's the lifestyle Veidt used to become a costumed hero.
(d) It's the lifestyle of the Nazi punks.

5. What is the significance of the information given in this section?
(a) It provides insight into the character of Max Shea and other artists.
(b) It provides important information relating to the plot of the novel.
(c) It provides important information about the newspaper's attitude.
(d) It provides good moral leadership for the community.

6. Who compiled the scrapbook?
(a) Sally Jupiter.
(b) Walter Kovacs.
(c) Silhouette.
(d) Hollis Mason.

7. How is the fire inside the hangar caused?
(a) Laurie started it with her cigarette-lighter.
(b) Laurie accidentally activates the flame-thrower.
(c) It was started by Nazi punks.
(d) Laurie used her mobile phone when they were refuelling.

8. What it so special about the snowstorm ball?
(a) It was a souvenir from a family holiday.
(b) It was a present from her first boyfriend.
(c) Laurie has the feeling it slows time down.
(d) Laurie has a feeling it is a miniature world.

9. On the night of the rescue, what other people are dressed in costume?
(a) Children dressed for Halloween.
(b) Fake costumed heroes.
(c) Nazi punks -- as Hitler.
(d) Actors performing Shakespeare in Central Park.

10. Which description best fits the article on "The Veidt Method"?
(a) It is a one-page essay.
(b) It is a detailed feature article.
(c) It is a one-page summary.
(d) It is an example of sensationalist reporting.

11. Laurie's medical scans reveal . . .
(a) That she s not pregnant.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she has terminl cancer.
(d) That she does not have cancer.

12. The leading article is written by . . . ?
(a) Editor Hector Geoffrey.
(b) Feature writer Walter Kovacs.
(c) Reporter Hector Geoffrey.
(d) Editor Hector Godfrey.

13. What happens when the sailor in The Black Freighter comic finally makes it home?
(a) He mistakenly murders the wife he loves.
(b) He gives his wife the pirates' treasure.
(c) He mistakenly murders the fop.
(d) He gives the town the pirates' treasure.

14. On what day do the events of this chapter occur?
(a) November 4, 1985.
(b) October 31, 1985.
(c) January 1, 1984.
(d) 26 January, 1988.

15. What is the sailor's mental state when he joins the pirates?
(a) Enthusiasm.
(b) Anticipation.
(c) Eagerness.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interviews Adrian Veidt?

2. What is ornithology?

3. What is Rorschach's response to the charges?

4. Where does the explosion start?

5. What is the paper's political stance?

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