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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. Where does the new Robin go to find Batman?
2. How old is the new Robin?
3. What weather event does the weatherman compare to the wrath of God?
4. Who does Bruce Wayne mistake the Mutants for when walking home?
5. At the Mutants' meeting, what is Batman driving?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne talk over drinks, what is the significance of Bruce Wayne referring to himself in the third person?
2. How does Batman continue to use fear to cripple the younger criminals he encounters?
3. What is the significance of the storm breaking over Gotham City after weeks of intense heat?
4. How does the attempted mugging of Bruce Wayne trigger a flashback to a former violent act?
5. Why does Batman automatically accept Carrie as Robin as opposed to finding and selecting his own candidate for the position?
6. 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?
7. How is Carrie Kelley a perfect Robin for Bruce Wayne's elderly Batman?
8. When Batman has the Mutants' leader in his gun scope, why does Batman not blast the Mutants' leader and eliminate the gang altogether?
9. What is the importance of mentioning the new commissioner search in the same segment as the search for the missing child?
10. Why does Lana state that Batman is the rebirth of the American fighting spirit?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The reactions of Gotham's citizens after the nuclear bomb goes off reveal a deeper problem than just its dangerous criminal element. Explain the irony of Batman asking the former criminal gang, The Mutants, for help in restoring order. Use the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
Vigilantism is a major theme in "The Dark Knight Returns." Choose one of the characters (Bruce Wayne, Alfred, Clark Kent, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Yindel) and analyze how he/she reacts to acts of vigilantism throughout the story. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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