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DC Comics - The Atom Trivia Quiz

In DC Comics there have been several characters that have taken on the mantle of the hero known as the Atom. This quiz focuses primarily on the Ray Palmer version.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
399,435

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Comic book readers were introduced to the character of Ray Palmer (Atom) in 1961. He is a physicist and a professor at what university? Hint

Metropolis University

Ivy University

Gotham University

Coast City University

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Question 2 of 10

2. Generally portrayed as being 6" in height, the Atom can actually shrink and grow to varying degrees, including subatomic. What device did Ray Palmer create to originally accomplish this ability? Hint

Size Control Ring

Size Control Watch

Size Control Belt

Size Control Costume

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the power source that the Atom's personal control device harnesses in order to grant him the ability to alter his size and weight? Hint

Ancient magic

White dwarf star matter

Green kryptonite fragment

Nth metal debris

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Question 4 of 10

4. The silver age Atom (Ray Palmer) had a unique way of transporting himself from place to place. What device did he employ? Hint

Toy Plane

Telephone

Mother Box

Phantom Zone Projector

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Question 5 of 10

5. The silver age Atom was given his own title in 1962. It ran 38 issues until 1968. With ratings sagging another hero was given co-star status and billing, beginning with issue 39. Who was it? Hint

Elongated Man

Green Arrow

Hawkman

Martian Manhunter

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the Atom (Ray Palmer) debuted, he had a long time girlfriend. Over the years the two would eventually marry. Subsequently she would go on to have an affair (1983) and the two would divorce. What is her name? Hint

Sue Digby

Carol Ferris

Kathy Kane

Jean Loring

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Question 7 of 10

7. Following his wife's affair, Atom (Ray Palmer) spends most of the 1980s living in Brazil among a group of miniature sized aliens. What is the title of the mini-series and follow-up specials that depict this period? Hint

'Sword of the Atom'

'Atom and the Morlaidh'

'Atom of the Jungle'

'Atom: The Affair'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Following the events of 'Zero Hour' (1994/95) Ray finds his body has de-aged to being much younger. He gains the ability to expand his size as well as decrease it. What team does he become field leader for? Hint

Legion of Super Heroes

Shadowpact

Young Justice

Teen Titans

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2011, DC rebooted its entire line of comics - referred to as the "New 52". In this continuity, Ray Palmer still has his abilities, but he works for what organization? Hint

Cadmus

Green Lantern Corps

STAR Labs

S.H.A.D.E.

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Question 10 of 10

10. While Ray Palmer is no doubt the most well known of the individuals who have used that name Atom, he is not the only one. Which of the following did NOT have a stint at some point as Atom? Hint

Adam Cray

Al Pratt

Ronnie Raymond

Ryan Choi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Comic book readers were introduced to the character of Ray Palmer (Atom) in 1961. He is a physicist and a professor at what university?

Answer: Ivy University

Ray works at Ivy University in the Ivy City, which is somewhere in New England.

Answer: Size Control Belt

The Ray Palmer version of the Atom (along with his size control belt!) was created by Garner Fox, Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson.

3. What is the power source that the Atom's personal control device harnesses in order to grant him the ability to alter his size and weight?

Answer: White dwarf star matter

Differing origins have him either turn a piece of the white star matter into a lens, or have him focus a lens made of diamond onto the dwarf star matter.

4. The silver age Atom (Ray Palmer) had a unique way of transporting himself from place to place. What device did he employ?

Answer: Telephone

Ray would call a phone at the destination he wished to reach, and when they answered he would shrink down and travel through the phone lines!

5. The silver age Atom was given his own title in 1962. It ran 38 issues until 1968. With ratings sagging another hero was given co-star status and billing, beginning with issue 39. Who was it?

Answer: Hawkman

Hawkman's own title (vol.1) was cancelled in 1968. He was brought over to the Atom's comic book. 'Atom and Hawkman' lasted seven issues, and was cancelled in 1969 with issue #45.

Answer: Jean Loring

Jean was an attorney, who's relationship with Ray always seemed troubled. In 2004 Jean would undergo a complete mental breakdown and end up murdering the wife of a Justice League member. Ray then had her institutionalized.

Answer: 'Sword of the Atom'

Originally trapped at his six-inch height, Atom finds new love and purpose in the mini-series. Even after his ability to return to normal size is returned, he opts to continue living with the Morlaidh people. The colony is eventually destroyed.

Answer: Teen Titans

This was a short lived version of the Teen Titans whose members consisted of some teens discovering they were human hybrids. Atom felt his association with the team was a step down, having been a former member of the Justice League.

9. In 2011, DC rebooted its entire line of comics - referred to as the "New 52". In this continuity, Ray Palmer still has his abilities, but he works for what organization?

Answer: S.H.A.D.E.

Ray is the group's science adviser, and his technology allows the S.H.A.D.E. agents to enter and leave their microscopic sized headquarters. S.H.A.D.E. is the Super-Human Advanced Defense Executive.

10. While Ray Palmer is no doubt the most well known of the individuals who have used that name Atom, he is not the only one. Which of the following did NOT have a stint at some point as Atom?

Answer: Ronnie Raymond

Al Prat was the original "golden age" Atom, created in 1940.

Adam Cray was Atom of the Suicide Squad in the early 1990s, recruited by Ray Palmer while faking his own death.

Ryan Choi was a protege of Ray Palmer who served as the Atom from 2006-2011.

Source: Author eggman404

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