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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 does Lois repeatedly say into her tape recorder as she ends each section of her summary of the events she is witnessing?

2. How long does Superman hope the lake's silt will prevent Doomsday from resurfacing in Chapter 4?

3. What character is Jimmy playing on his television show that is being taped?

4. As Lois and Jimmy watch the newscast in Chapter 4, how many people have been reported dead as a result of Doomsday's destructive path?

5. As Supergirl and Luthor watch the news report, what has the death toll reached in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Doomsday become interested in Metropolis?

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

3. What is Superman's response when Doomsday attacks an overpass at the beginning of Chapter 5?

4. How do the underground monsters react to Doomsday in the tunnels, and what is Doomsday's response to them?

5. What does Superman notice about the helicopters in the sky as he is fighting Doomsday outside of the shopping center?

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

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

8. Why is Lois looking for Jimmy in Chapter 4? Where does she find him?

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

10. Where does Doomsday go to while Superman is making sure the Justice League members get medical attention? How does Superman prevent him from killing the pilots of two helicopters?

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

Describe in detail the final battle between Superman and Doomsday in Metropolis, how Superman's resilience is displayed, the damage that the city endures, the ineffectiveness of the outside help that Superman receives, how Superman discovers what can hurt Doomsday, and the reaction of Superman's relentless fight by Lois and Jimmy, as well as Jonathan and Martha Kent. Also, include an analysis of Superman's mindset and how it changes during the battle, along with Lois' reminder to him of the difference between him and Doomsday.

Essay Topic 3

The first meeting between Superman and Doomsday is an indication of what the man of steel is up against for the remainder of the novel.

1) Describe in detail Superman's first confrontation with Doomsday when he arrives at Mitch's house.

2) Explain Superman's thought process as he initially battles Doomsday.

3) Analyze the Justice League's response to Superman's initial battle with Doomsday and their attempt to combine their powers against the destructive creature.

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