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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 does Superman feel that he has some advantage over Doomsday in Chapter 6?

2. What happens to Supergirl after she is hit by Doomsday?

3. What is the name of the gas station that Doomsday throws Maxima towards in Chapter 4?

4. How does Doomsday respond to the actions of the underground monsters?

5. Where is the person that Superman tells the paramedic to contact for the medical records of the Justice League members located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Superman switch his strategy against Doomsday at Habitat?

2. How do the underground monsters of Metropolis become released?

3. What causes the explosion at the end of Chapter 4, prompting Superman to make another important decision?

4. How does Doomsday try to prevent Superman from saving Mitch's family?

5. What is the condition of both Superman and Doomsday when Guardian finds Superman at the end of Chapter 5?

6. What reaction does Superman have when he figures out that Doomsday is heading for Metropolis?

7. What information does Dubbilex relay to Guardian after he taps into Doomsday's mind?

8. How does Supergirl finally try to help Superman? What does she learn about Doomsday?

9. How does Luthor talk Supergirl into not helping Superman in Chapter 5?

10. After Superman returns and saves Mitch's family, what does Guy Gardner tell him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the different philosophies that Superman and Maxima have in their battle against Doomsday. Include an explanation of how their philosophies factor into their actions while fighting Doomsday, the earlier disagreement that Maxima had with another Justice League member, why Maxima thinks a certain way, and Superman's differing priorities. Which approach is likely to be the most effective in fighting enemies?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between a literary novel and a graphic novel in character development, plot, and presentation. Use The Death of Superman as a reference.

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