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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. Just before the Soviets launch their nuclear weapons, what does Clark say to Bruce at their meeting?
2. While treating Bruce Wayne's injuries, Alfred asks Bruce if he remembers who?
3. Who rescues Batman from the television studio roof?
4. What happens inside the television studio during the talk show?
5. What is Batman's plan to defeat the Mutants?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the author include the stories of Arnold Crimp and Iron Man Vasquez?
2. How do the citizens' reactions to the electromagnetic pulse show that Batman's work is far from over?
3. What is the importance of Superman's efforts to intercept the nuclear warhead from Russia?
4. What is the significance of the boy with the radio and the priest who thought to treat him in a mean manner during the aftermath of the electromagnetic pulse?
5. What is the irony of the Mutants changing their name to "Sons of Batman"?
6. What does Superman mean when he refers to Bruce's "wild obsession"?
7. What does Clark Kent/Superman mean when he says, "...like a murderer, you'd cover it up again"?
8. Why does Batman ask the newly escaped ex-Mutants to help him restore order to Gotham City?
9. How does Batman utilize his brain instead of his brawn when fighting the Mutants' leader a second time?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One central theme revolving through "The Dark Knight Returns" is the question of who is good and who is evil? It seems that many of the characters, including the protagonist, are not always good. Explain who you believe in the story to be truly good. Also, discuss what it means to be good. Use the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
Batman's new Robin is a girl, and one who is seemingly unaware of the dangers the job. Many of the women Bruce Wayne/Batman has in his life are endangered or harmed in some way. Select one of the female characters (Robin, Selena Kyle, Sarah Gordon, or Commissioner Yindel) and define how their representations are reflections of Batman's relentless attitude toward upholding justice. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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