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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. Whose help does Batman believes he needs to defeat the Mutants?
(a) Superman's.
(b) Commissioner Gordon's.
(c) Carrie's.
(d) Alfred's.

2. After Clark Kent gives Bruce an important warning, what does Bruce tell him in return?
(a) He will continue to support the President's orders.
(b) He will seek Clark Kent's help.
(c) He will not stop doing what he must do.
(d) He will stop being Batman.

3. After the explosions go off at the Tunnel of Love, what does Batman tell Robin to do?
(a) Get the chopper.
(b) Leave.
(c) Hold him up.
(d) Call for help.

4. Just before the Soviets launch their nuclear weapons, what does Clark say to Bruce at their meeting?
(a) Get to safety.
(b) Come and help defend the planet.
(c) Support the President.
(d) Trouble is brewing.

5. While in the House of Mirrors, who repeatedly fires a gun at Batman?
(a) The commissioner.
(b) The police.
(c) The Joker.
(d) Harvey Dent.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gotham City spirals into a den of violence, who does Commissioner Gordon take in to meet with the Mutants' leader?

2. The lawyers for the Mutants still in jail argue that the members should be released for what reason?

3. What happens inside the television studio during the talk show?

4. Who do the doctors at Arkham believe is cured and no threat to society, so it is okay for him to make a television appearance?

5. What is one reason why Alfred thinks it is a mistake for Bruce to make the New Robin his partner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alfred feel that Carrie is not a suitable choice to be Batman's partner?

2. Why does Batman ask the newly escaped ex-Mutants to help him restore order to Gotham City?

3. How does The Joker attempt to have one last laugh at Batman's expense?

4. How is the last confrontation between The Joker and Batman in the House of Mirrors ironic?

5. What does Superman mean when he refers to Bruce's "wild obsession"?

6. Why does Superman find it important that the "...humans not be reminded that they walk amongst giants..."?

7. What is the irony of the Mutants changing their name to "Sons of Batman"?

8. What is the importance of Superman's efforts to intercept the nuclear warhead from Russia?

9. Why does the author interchange the scenes of Captain Yindl arriving on her first day as commissioner and Commission Gordon's and Carrie's beginning with Batman?

10. How does Batman utilize his brain instead of his brawn when fighting the Mutants' leader a second time?

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