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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. How many lives does Superman think are endangered by Doomsday as he heads towards heavily populated areas in Chapter 5?

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

3. How many survivors does Superman see from the collapsed overpass?

4. What does Superman compare tracking Doomsday to in Chapter 5?

5. To what does one of the helicopter pilots compare flying in the aftershocks of the gas main explosion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Doomsday become interested in Metropolis?

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

6. What is Doomsday doing in Metropolis, and how does Superman first try to stop him from being there?

7. What outside attempts are made against Doomsday to help Superman at the end of Chapter 6?

8. How does Guardian find out about a possible theory of where Doomsday came from?

9. How do Superman and Maxima disagree about the approach that should be taken in fighting Doomsday?

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

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

Doomsday is a consistent character in the novel as the main antagonist.

1) Explain how Doomsday is first introduced and the reasons why it is effective.

2) Analyze the mystery surrounding Doomsday's character, why he is covered up for most of the book, and the effect that his unknown origin has on the story.

3) Describe how and when Superman is first introduced and why it represents the opposite of Doomsday on the previous page.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle, and Booster Gold are all injured by Doomsday, the extent of their injuries, and why they were unable to stop the creature. Also, provide an analysis of how Doomsday is named, which Justice League member names him, and why it is an example of foreshadowing.

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