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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. Who attempts to stop a former Arkham Asylum patient from going through with the scheduled appearance?
2. Who snaps back to reality after being in a comatose state once he hears Batman has returned?
3. After the new commissioner is named, which of the criminals at Arkham is preparing to re-enter society?
4. In order to establish order, Batman and Robin seek help from what group?
5. Who thwarts a 7-11 robbery in the name of Batman?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Batman escape from the Gotham City police?
2. During the pursuit from the Gotham City Police at Selina Kyle's escort surface, Batman thinks about Commissioner Gordon's words. What did Commissioner Gordon mean when he told Bruce that he makes the wrong enemies and all it would take is one bullet?
3. What is the importance of Superman's efforts to intercept the nuclear warhead from Russia?
4. What does Clark Kent/Superman mean when he says, "...like a murderer, you'd cover it up again"?
5. What does Superman mean when he refers to Bruce's "wild obsession"?
6. Why does Alfred feel that Carrie is not a suitable choice to be Batman's partner?
7. Why does Clark Kent believe Bruce will ruin everything?
8. Why does Superman find it important that the "...humans not be reminded that they walk amongst giants..."?
9. Why does Batman think of Robin as a good soldier as she falls from the broken cable?
10. How does the author build suspense leading up to Clark Kent's arrival in Gotham City?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One central theme revolving through "The Dark Knight Returns" is the question of who is good and who is evil? It seems that many of the characters, including the protagonist, are not always good. Explain who you believe in the story to be truly good. Also, discuss what it means to be good. Use the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
In the beginning of the graphic novel, how does the perspective of distance between the past and the present affect the main protagonist, Bruce Wayne? Analyze how Bruce Wayne's character has/has not changed during the years since the he decided to put Batman away.
Essay Topic 3
Batman's new Robin is a girl, and one who is seemingly unaware of the dangers the job. Many of the women Bruce Wayne/Batman has in his life are endangered or harmed in some way. Select one of the female characters (Robin, Selena Kyle, Sarah Gordon, or Commissioner Yindel) and define how their representations are reflections of Batman's relentless attitude toward upholding justice. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and provide evidence for your opinion.
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