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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. At Arkham, who is the patient who receives plastic surgery and is believed to be cured?
(a) Harvey Dent.
(b) Bruce Wayne.
(c) The Joker.
(d) Robin.

2. Who dies when the helicopter explodes?
(a) Four criminals.
(b) The Joker.
(c) The Mutants' leader.
(d) One helicopter pilot.

3. What does Batman want to know about the character he is chasing off the roof tops?
(a) His boss.
(b) His bombmaker.
(c) His identity.
(d) His next attack.

4. What happens to Bruce Wayne during the opening of the novel?
(a) His back is thrown out.
(b) His race car explodes into flames.
(c) He is blinded by fire.
(d) He is put in the hospital.

5. Who stalks Commissioner Gordon when he walks outside to smoke a cigar?
(a) Harvey Dent.
(b) The Joker.
(c) A Mutants gang member.
(d) Robin.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the newscast in the beginning of the novel, the news anchor mentions it is the tenth anniversary of what?

2. Who dresses up as the new Robin?

3. After a perilous chase, who does Batman finally tackle and uncover his identity?

4. Who tells Superman that he must put an end to Batman?

5. Why doesn't Bruce Wayne drive his car home after leaving the house of an old friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Batman's age affect his body during the initial nights of his return?

5. How does Lana Lang's words, "We live in the shadow of crime, Ted, with the unspoken understanding that we are victims--of fear, of violence, of social impotence..." equate to Batman's beliefs?

6. When Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne talk over drinks, what is the significance of Bruce Wayne referring to himself in the third person?

7. Why does the author give a lot of detail on Margaret Corcoran only to have the Mutants blow her up at the end of the paneled section?

8. In Crime Alley during the Mutants' attempted mugging, Bruce Wayne believes the new criminals are a "purer breed" of the man who murdered his parents. What does this mean?

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

10. Why is it important to note that Harvey Dent has returned to a life of crime?

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