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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 do the creatures in the underground tunnels do after Doomsday crashes them out of their prison?

2. 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?

3. From which laboratory does Dubbilex think Doomsday might have come from in Chapter 6?

4. How does Superman react to Luthor's decision not to send Supergirl to help him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Doomsday become interested in Metropolis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the significance of Superman's battle with Doomsday at Habitat. Include a description of the wooden city itself and its structure, the strategy that Superman uses, the injuries he sustains, Guardian's arrival at the end of the battle, and how the event causes Superman to become even more focused on stopping Doomsday in Metropolis.

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