DC vs. Marvel Quiz

What does the word installment mean as used in paragraph 1 of the "Marvel" passage?

• to hear again; echoing

• huge; massive

• to set up or establish

• chapter or episode

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Which sentence from "Marvel" BEST supports the conclusion that Marvel Comics has become known for its movie production?

• The realistic elements of the Marvel Universe make the comics and movies seem "gritty and much darker than those of DC.

• Marvel Comics came into the limelight again once it started producing comics with more adult themes.

• The MCU currently holds the record for the highest grossing film franchise of all time and has made over $22.5 billion through the global box ofifce.

• Most recently, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, released Avengers: End Game.

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What does the word interconnected mean as it's used in paragraph 3 of the "Marvel" passage?

• to delete or remove

• to be linked or related

• the enter or announce

• the be completely disconnected

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What does the word massively mean as it's used in paragraph 2 of the "DC Comics" passage.

• historic and old

• to fall down

• minimally or a small amount

• hugely or immensely

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Which sentence from "DC Comics" BEST supports the idea that DC creates superhero characters who are more powerful than Marvel characters?

• Moves are either based in or around the DC universe and feature characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the Joker.

• Action Comics was released in 1938 and featured Superman, one of the most well-known characters from both the DC and Marvel universes.

• DC is more renowned for their comic books and storylines, whereas Marvel is known for outstanding and prolific film production.

• DC focuses mostly on 'god-like' beings as opposed to the realistic traits of Marvel characters.

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Which of the following BEST explains why it's hard to determine many DC movies have been made?

• DC characters are licensed by other companies who base their own work around them.

• DC is more renowned for their comic books and storylines.

• Action Comics was released in 1938 and featured Superman, one of the most well-known characters from both the DC and Marvel universes.

• They focus mostly on 'god-like' or mythological beings, as opposed to the realism and scientific approach of Marvel characters.

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What does the word approximately mean as it's used in paragraph 5 of the "DC Comics" passage?

• existing, happening, or done at the same time

• an estimated amount

• lacking depth or worthiness

• an exact amount

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Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Marvel is arguably a bigger movie franchise than DC and has made significantly more money from their productions.

• Both Marvel and DC began life as pre-war comic books.

• Marvel Comics saw success again once it started producing comics with more adult themes.

• One of the most successful aspects of Marvel as a film production company is the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• This is because Marvel tries to focus on the downside or negative of having superpowers.

• While neither DC or Marvel characters can exist in the real world, Marvel generally puts more of a focus on realism when they design their characters.

• Most Marvel characters have well thought out backstories that scientifically explain their superpowers.

• It featured appearances from both The Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• DC comics was formed 5 years before Marvel.

• Later it rebranded as Adventure Comics, and it became the longest running comic book series ever made.

• Action Comics was released in 1938 and featured Superman.

• While DC does have darker comics and characters such as Batman, it still targets children with the fantasy elements of its characters and locations.