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

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

3. As Superman throws Doomsday away from the direction of Metropolis, how much does he estimate the monster weighs?

4. Where does Superman set the car down that he caught in Chapter 5?

5. What is the name of the shopping plaza that Doomsday attacks in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the Cadmus Project, and how does it become involved with the battle between Superman and Doomsday?

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

5. How does Doomsday become interested in Metropolis?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

The Justice League of America is a major part of the resistance against Doomsday throughout the book.

1) Describe the introduction of the Justice League, the members that are featured, and their first encounter with Doomsday.

2) Explain the different personalities of the Justice League members and how they coexist as a team.

3) Analyze why some of the other members of the Justice League were not included in the story and what the result might have been if more well known members were featured.

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