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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 was Adrian Veidt's identity as a costumed hero?

2. Rorschach tells Moloch to contact him by what method?

3. How did Hollis first find out about costumed heroes?

4. Why does Jon return to the lab on the night of his accident?

5. One thing the article says about Tales of the Black Freighter is . . .

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the cause of the murder/suicide investigated by Detectives Fine and Bourquin?

2. What prompts Laurie to walk out on Jon and go to Dan's place?

3. What was the situation for costumed heroes after the 1950s?

4. Who is Adrian Veidt?

5. In which state was Hollis Mason born?

6. In what way is this extract from Hollis' autobiography important in the novel?

7. In Jon's story, what is the significance of Janey Slater?

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

9. Who is Dr Manhattan?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Watchmen deals with a corrupt world." In what ways is this world corrupt? Is it more, or less, corrupt at the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of minor characters in Watchmen. Who are they and what do they show us about other characters? Do they advance the story? Are they necessary? Can you imagine the novel without these characters?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the world of Watchmen. How different is it from the real American society of today? Compare the ways in which it is different from America today and comment on any features that are similar. Focus on events, moral/ethical values, the international scene. What, if anything, do you think is being conveyed to the reader/responder by the composers of Watchmen Comment on story and art?

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