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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. In her reminder to the man of steel, when was it that Cat Grant indicated Superman and another Justice League member came to blows?

2. Who attempts to help Booster Gold as Doomsday smashes him through a car towards the end of Chapter 3?

3. Where is Lois Lane working in Chapter 1?

4. What does the creature do after crushing the animal in its hands in Chapter 1?

5. What does Mitch's mother tell him to do after Ice is thrown through their window?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Doomsday bring down the Justice League's aircraft in Chapter 2?

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

3. How does Superman arrive to help the Justice League at the end of Chapter 2, and why is the creature named Doomsday?

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

5. Where is Doomsday when Guy Gardner approaches him? What happens?

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

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

8. How does Superman save Lois from the underground monsters in Chapter 1?

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

10. How are Mitch's mother and sister trapped at the end of Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe in detail the cover and inside cover of The Death of Superman, including how they are designed, the objectives they have, how the artwork is drawn, the symbolism used, and the tone that is established for the rest of the story.

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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