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Superman Ch 1-15

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The novel is written from what point of view?
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person
2.

How do we know Clark's character is ambitious and eager?

a)

He quits the football team.

b)

He liked the feeling of being called and hero and wanted to do it again.

c)

He hates studying and is lazy in school.

d)

He works hard on the farm and is determined to be a farmer.

3.

How do we know Clark's character is nosy?

a)

He has a super strong sense of smell.

b)

He mostly keeps to himself.

c)

He has no friends because he cannot keep a secret.

d)

He has a curious nature.

4.

Which of the following distracts Clark?

a)

He is worried about learning to drive.

b)

He has a crush on Gloria.

c)

He is in a fight with Lex.

d)

He wishes he were on the football team.

5.

Match the characters and their descriptions

a)
Clark
1.

The protagonist

b)
Lana
2.

Clark's best friend and partner

c)
Bryan
3.

A new friend who Clark quick bonds with

d)
Tanya
4.

A minor character

6.
Which of the following lines best illustrates othering in the novel?
a)
“‘The population’s changing, son. And some communities… I think they’re scared about where this change might leave them.’” (19)
b)
“Eventually the boy groaned weakly and blindly reached a hand up toward the raw scrape on his forehead.” (23)
c)
“His mom had always longed for a simpler, more peaceful life for him. A happy life. And she worried that the burden of his gifts would one day become more than he could bear.” (31)
d)
“Bryan was right; if a law like that could pass in Smallville, it would be embarrassing.” (43)
7.

Which of the following best describes "In Group Favoritism" in the novel?

a)

Clark having a crush on Gloria

b)

Clark being suspicious of Lex and Corey

c)

The way Clark refuses to get to know Bryan

d)

The way the football team no longer is loyal to Clark

8.

What theme does the author explore through Clark's efforts to control his powers at the start of the novel?

a)

The necessity of revealing one's true self to the world

b)

The tendency of individuals to adapt their actions to meet societal expectations

c)

The power of love to overcome obstacles

d)

The value of honesty in all situations

9.

What ideas are repeated in the novel? Pick all that apply

a)
Clark's leaving of the football team due to his inability to control his abilities
b)
The stop-and-search issue on the ballot vote
c)
The impact of the Mankins family in Smallville
d)
Clark's family's financial problems
10.

How do we know the barn is significant in the story?

a)

All of these

b)

Clark's dad has always been strange about the old barn.

c)

Dr. Wesley had photos of the old barn.

d)

There is something hidden in the barn.

e)

None of these.

11.

What internal conflict does Clark face regarding his identity?

a)

He is conflicted about his relationship with his parents.

b)

He is unsure about his future career path.

c)

He is torn between his powers and fitting in with others.

d)

He struggles with his feelings for Gloria.

12.

What motivates Clark to keep his powers a secret? Click all that apply

a)

Advice from his parents

b)

Worry about being exploited

c)

Fear of reaction from peers and others

d)

Desire to protect his family

13.

Which event in the novel highlights Clark's struggle with his dual identity?

a)

His decision to investigate missing people

b)

His confrontation with Lex

c)

His decision to quit the football team

d)

His argument with his parents

14.

Why do Clark and Bryan bond so easily?

a)

They both don't know where they came from.

b)

They are both struggling with their identity.

c)

They both had to quit the football team.

d)

They are both investigating missing people.

15.

What is the setting of the novel?

a)

Krypton

b)

Smallville

c)

Metropolis

d)

Gotham City