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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. At Arkham, what does Dr. Wopler tell his patient about Commissioner Gordon?

2. What happens to Batman's legs as he crouches on the roof, waiting for the helicopters to arrive?

3. After defeating most of the Mutants gang, who does Batman fight?

4. In the pursuit of the bank robbers, what does Batman say he needs to climb the rope?

5. Which character said, "We must believe our private demons can be defeated..."?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what ways are the soaring high temperatures symbolic of the violence in Gotham City?

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

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

5. What is the symbolic significance of the split panels for the illustrations in the scene before Harvey Dent's new face is revealed?

6. What is the significance of Bruce Wayne's sleepwalking flashback to the bat cave?

7. How is Carrie Kelley a perfect Robin for Bruce Wayne's elderly Batman?

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

9. Why does Lana state that Batman is the rebirth of the American fighting spirit?

10. How is the demon metaphor for Batman further promoted during Bruce Wayne's sleepwalking and flashback scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Batman and Superman are allies and have known each other for years. Compare/contrast how each one reacts to violence, authority, and the nuclear threat posed to the United States from the Soviets. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your comparisons.

Essay Topic 2

What is the symbolism of the Joker? Explain how the author used the Joker's crazy antics and actions to reveal aspects of his character and aspects of Batman's character. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of Bruce Wayne's parents' murders? Why is this event an important detail about his character? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.

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