The problem is to evaluate:

$-(3)^2 \times (-3)^2$

Step-by-step breakdown:

1. Evaluate $(3)^2$: $3^2 = 9$ So, $-(3)^2 = -9$.

2. Evaluate $(-3)^2$: $(-3)^2 = 9$

3. Multiply the two results: $-9 \times 9 = -81$

Thus, the correct answer is d. -81.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

1. Evaluate $-(2)^2 \times (-2)^2$.
2. What is $(-4)^2 \times (4)^2$?
3. Simplify $-(5)^2 \times (-5)$.
4. Evaluate $(-6)^3 \times (-2)^2$.
5. Solve $(-3)^4 \times (3)^2$.

Tip: Always be mindful of the negative signs outside parentheses when calculating powers.