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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Batman makes his way up to the roof to intercept the helicopter's henchmen, what does he think should be easier?
(a) Talking to Gordon.
(b) Climbing.
(c) Walking.
(d) Crime fighting.

2. What is the name of the young person who attempts to go through the Arcade crowded with Mutants?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Superman.
(c) Alfred.
(d) Commissioner Gordon.

3. The first night of his return, Batman races through the rain the night of the big storm. What does he describe the rain as?
(a) His luck.
(b) His tears.
(c) His baptism.
(d) His shower.

4. With whom does Commissioner Gordon share a private drink at the beginning of the novel?
(a) His wife, Sarah.
(b) Harvey Dent.
(c) Clark Kent.
(d) Bruce Wayne.

5. After a perilous chase, who does Batman finally tackle and uncover his identity?
(a) The Joker.
(b) The Scarecrow.
(c) Harvey Dent.
(d) A Mutants gang member.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Mutants have their meeting?

2. At the Mutants' meeting, what is Batman driving?

3. When Bruce Wayne has his first nightmarish flashback, where does he wake up and find himself?

4. How do the people of Gotham City see Batman's actions?

5. Who do the people of Gotham City believe died in the incident at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is the protagonist, Bruce Wayne, conflicted at the beginning of "The Dark Knight Returns"?

2. One of the criminals Batman hurt attempts to sue him and asks the Gotham City Police to press charges against him. What is the irony of these actions?

3. When Commissioner Gordon is attacked by a member of the Mutants gang, why does thinking of his wife Sarah make it easy for him to fight back?

4. When Gordon relights the bat signal, what effects does this have on Gotham City?

5. How is the media's report on Batman's return representative of the theme of duality in the novel?

6. What is the significance of Bruce Wayne watching The Mask of Zorro on television?

7. When Batman confronts Harvey Dent, what does he mean when he thinks "...the scars go deep--too deep"?

8. Why does Harvey Dent cover his new face with bandages?

9. What is the importance of mentioning the new commissioner search in the same segment as the search for the missing child?

10. When Batman has the Mutants' leader in his gun scope, why does Batman not blast the Mutants' leader and eliminate the gang altogether?

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