POPULAR CULTURE

Behind the Superhero Mask

Popular Culture · 10 questions

Recall the heroes' everyday identities, jobs, and origins—and see who among your friends knows what's behind the masks.

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  1. What is Batman's civilian name?

    1. Bruce Wayne
    2. Arthur Curry
    3. Clark Kent
    4. Oliver Queen
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    A) Bruce Wayne

  2. What name does Superman use on Earth?

    1. Bruce Wayne
    2. Clark Kent
    3. Barry Allen
    4. Hal Jordan
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    B) Clark Kent

  3. In classic comics, what work does Peter Parker do for the Daily Bugle?

    1. Freelance photography
    2. Police detective work
    3. Reporting
    4. Laboratory work
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    A) Freelance photography

  4. What is Bruce Banner's scientific field before he transforms into the Hulk?

    1. Biology
    2. Chemistry
    3. Physics
    4. Geology
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    C) Physics

  5. What is Barry Allen's profession before he becomes the Flash?

    1. Firefighter
    2. Architect
    3. Forensic scientist
    4. Journalist
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    C) Forensic scientist

  1. Before becoming Iron Man, what is Tony Stark best known for?

    1. Hotel owner
    2. Newspaper publisher
    3. Space pilot
    4. Arms company executive
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    D) Arms company executive

  2. During which war is Steve Rogers portrayed as a soldier?

    1. World War I
    2. Korean War
    3. World War II
    4. Vietnam War
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    C) World War II

  3. Which civilian name does Wonder Woman use in many classic stories?

    1. Diana Prince
    2. Selina Kyle
    3. Lois Lane
    4. Barbara Gordon
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    A) Diana Prince

  4. What was Hal Jordan's job before he received his power ring?

    1. Astronaut
    2. Aircraft engineer
    3. Air traffic controller
    4. Test pilot
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    D) Test pilot

  5. What name was Superman given at birth on Krypton?

    1. Zod
    2. Kal-El
    3. Jor-El
    4. Kara Zor-El
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    B) Kal-El

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