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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. When at the Mutants' headquarters, the dump, for the second time, what does Batman finally accomplish?

2. At the jail, which group revolts against the guard and manages to weasel out of their cell?

3. Where do Batman and Robin go to locate the Joker after he leaves Selina Kyle's escort service?

4. Who is badly hurt in the Tunnel of Love?

5. After the new commissioner is named, which of the criminals at Arkham is preparing to re-enter society?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the knowledge that Batman keeps count of the scores of people The Joker has killed make the Joker happy?

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

3. Why does Clark Kent believe Bruce will ruin everything?

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

5. How does Batman feel that Jason, the last Robin, was a good solider and honored him?

6. How does the author build suspense leading up to Clark Kent's arrival in Gotham City?

7. What are the results of the electromagnetic pulse on Gotham City and Batman?

8. During the pursuit from the Gotham City Police at Selina Kyle's escort surface, Batman thinks about Commissioner Gordon's words. What did Commissioner Gordon mean when he told Bruce that he makes the wrong enemies and all it would take is one bullet?

9. What does Clark Kent/Superman mean when he says, "...like a murderer, you'd cover it up again"?

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

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

The theme of heroism and what it means to be a hero is another theme that is prevalent throughout "The Dark Knight Returns." Choose one (Batman, Superman, The Joker, Two Face, the Mutants and discuss how that/those character(s) define and/or react to heroism. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Gotham is a metropolis and has big city/urban problems. Compare the fictionalized city of Gotham to a real life metropolis or the city you live in. Does your city have the same or different issues as Gotham? Use the text to support your answer and provide evidence for comparison.

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