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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. Who do the bank robbers say killed Batman?
2. As Batman makes his way up to the roof to intercept the helicopter's henchmen, what does he think should be easier?
3. What does Batman tell Harvey Dent he sees when he looks at him?
4. Who do the people of Gotham City believe died in the incident at the beginning of the novel?
5. Who stops a Mutants gang member from hurting a woman and stealing her groceries?
Short Essay Questions
1. During his initial attack on the Mutants, Batman thinks of Dick Grayson and that they had never faced anything like the Mutants' leader, only humans. Why is the significance of Batman thinking of Dick Grayson at this time?
2. What is the symbolic significance of the split panels for the illustrations in the scene before Harvey Dent's new face is revealed?
3. How does the attempted mugging of Bruce Wayne trigger a flashback to a former violent act?
4. What is the significance of Bruce Wayne watching The Mask of Zorro on television?
5. In what ways is the protagonist, Bruce Wayne, conflicted at the beginning of "The Dark Knight Returns"?
6. 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?
7. When the bank robbers return to Harvey Dent's apartment, what is the significance of the room being split into dirty and clean, light and dark?
8. Why does Harvey Dent cover his new face with bandages?
9. How is the demon metaphor for Batman further promoted during Bruce Wayne's sleepwalking and flashback scene?
10. When Batman has the Mutants' leader in his gun scope, why does Batman not blast the Mutants' leader and eliminate the gang altogether?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Violence, injuries, and deceit are a part of Bruce Wayne's everyday life, even when not Batman. Analyze how these events alter his life and impact his interactions with those around him. How do these indulgences derail his attempt at normalcy and his ability to maintain relationships with others? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
Both Batman and Superman are considered heroes in "The Dark Knight Returns." Batman, however, could be considered an anti-hero. Do you think he is an anti-hero? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
Commissioner Gordon has been Bruce Wayne's friend. Describe how Commissioner Gordon and Alfred act as father figures for Bruce Wayne. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
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