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

2. What does Supergirl think that Doomsday must be while battling him?

3. What does Superman tell Doomsday when he catches up with him outside of the police station in Chapter 4?

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

5. While saving the pilots in the helicopter, how many people does Superman tell them are trapped in the wreckage in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where does Doomsday go to while Superman is making sure the Justice League members get medical attention? How does Superman prevent him from killing the pilots of two helicopters?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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