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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. What is it about Doomsday that Superman does not think he will have to worry about as he chases the monster in Chapter 3?

2. What causes the fire which traps Mitch's mother?

3. According to Superman in Chapter 2, how do heroes choose to protect good ?

4. What is Mitch's sister's name?

5. What color is the animal that the creature crushes in its hand in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about the situation Mitch finds himself in as Chapter 3 ends?

2. What note does Lois receive while she is at the Daily Planet? How does she react to it?

3. How does Mitch treat his mother when he gets home from school in Chapter 3?

4. What is the first animal that Doomsday kills? Why is it disturbing?

5. According to Superman's answer in Chapter 2, of what is he afraid?

6. What happens when Superman first meets Doomsday?

7. Who is responsible for the power outage in Metropolis in Chapter 1?

8. How does Superman answer a question about Guy Gardner while he is giving an interview on the Cat Grant Show?

9. What is Superman's response to a question about violence on the Cat Grant Show?

10. What plan does the Justice League have for Doomsday in Chapter 3? How effective is it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lex Luthor's character in the novel represents contradicting issues during his conversations with Supergirl.

1) Describe Lex Luthor as he is depicted in the story and how he compares to his father.

2) Explain the reasons that Luthor gives to Supergirl in order to convince her to postpone helping Superman.

3) Analyze what you think Luthor's real agenda is, his opinions of Superman, and Superman's reaction to him.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the intelligence level of Doomsday, using at least three examples of how it is depicted in the novel, the influence it has on his trip to Metropolis, and how it compares to his other dangerous characteristics.

Essay Topic 3

Superman and Lois have a bond that is evident in various forms during the story.

1) Describe three examples of the connection between Superman and Lois as they are presented throughout the novel.

2) Explain the importance of their conversation while Superman is battling Doomsday and how they express their feelings for each other.

3) Analyze the emotional aspect of Superman and Lois' connection in terms of what it adds to the overall story.

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