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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 nickname does Superman give to Doomsday after he attacks the helicopter in Chapter 4?

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

3. What vehicle does Doomsday throw at Superman in Chapter 5, causing him to crash into a restaurant?

4. What reason does Luthor give for agreeing that Supergirl should help Superman in Chapter 6?

5. What is Supergirl's first instinct when she sees the report of Doomsday's battle with the Justice League?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the condition of both Superman and Doomsday when Guardian finds Superman at the end of Chapter 5?

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

3. How does Doomsday become interested in Metropolis?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What decision does Superman make at the beginning of Chapter 4 and why?

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

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 2

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 3

Lex Luthor's character in the novel represents contradicting issues during his conversations with Supergirl.

1) Describe Lex Luthor as he is depicted in the story and how he compares to his father.

2) Explain the reasons that Luthor gives to Supergirl in order to convince her to postpone helping Superman.

3) Analyze what you think Luthor's real agenda is, his opinions of Superman, and Superman's reaction to him.

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