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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 is the name of the man who is in the car that Doomsday throws into the air in Chapter 5?

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

3. As Dubbilex attempts to read Doomsday's mind, what is the only thing he finds that the creature is thinking?

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

5. Where does Superman see several chain reaction accidents with a lot of minor injuries as he flies above with the car he has caught in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Supergirl's initial response to seeing Superman's fight against Doomsday?

6. What is the difference in the way Superman's mother and father are viewing the actions of the reporters covering the battle in Metropolis?

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

8. How does Doomsday become interested in Metropolis?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Superman and Lois have a bond that is evident in various forms during the story.

1) Describe three examples of the connection between Superman and Lois as they are presented throughout the novel.

2) Explain the importance of their conversation while Superman is battling Doomsday and how they express their feelings for each other.

3) Analyze the emotional aspect of Superman and Lois' connection in terms of what it adds to the overall story.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The Cadmus Project is the source of much speculation, and its role in Doomsday's existence is questioned.

1) Describe the Cadmus Project, what it is responsible for, and where it is located.

2) Explain how the Cadmus Project becomes involved with Superman's battle against Doomsday.

3) Analyze the validity of the theory that Dubbilex offers to Guardian about a possible link between the Cadmus Project's research and Doomsday.

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