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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book is Wesley quoting in the beginning of the book?
(a) Mesopotamian myths.
(b) Revelation.
(c) The Odyssey.
(d) Arabian Nights.

2. Fill in the blank: during the press conference, Superman tells the people that, "together, we will guide this new breed with wisdom ... and, if necessary, with _______."
(a) Persuasion.
(b) Force.
(c) Death.
(d) Our fists.

3. What does Batman wear at all times?
(a) A skeletal, metal frame.
(b) His father's watch.
(c) Alfred's pocketwatch.
(d) His cowl.

4. At what event in the first chapter does Norman take over the narration of the story?
(a) Wesley's funeral.
(b) The destruction of Kansas.
(c) Church.
(d) Superman's funeral.

5. Who is the author of "Kingdom Come"?
(a) Alan Moore.
(b) Mark Waid.
(c) Elliot S. Maggin.
(d) Frank Miller.

6. According to Lex Luthor, what is the only reason the Riddler is allowed to be a part of his organization?
(a) He is helping Luthor torture Marvel.
(b) He is I'bn's assistant.
(c) Selina Kyle insisted.
(d) He knows the location of Wayne Manor.

7. Much to Batman's annoyance in Chapter 2, who has joined up with Batman?
(a) Edwards Nygma.
(b) Dick Grayson.
(c) Harley Quinn.
(d) Harvey Dent.

8. Who is NOT one of the seven heroes to appear in the sky during Americommando's rampage?
(a) The Ray.
(b) Power Woman.
(c) Captain Marvel.
(d) Superman.

9. Green Lantern patrols above Earth to guard against what kind of threat?
(a) Terrorist.
(b) Human mistakes.
(c) Planetary collision.
(d) Extraterrestrial.

10. In the first chapter of this book, after Norman leaves the restaurant, what does he do when he comes across the superheroes battling in the street?
(a) He watches, unable to help.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He shields a little girl with his body.
(d) He pulls a woman out of a burning car.

11. While the cable car full of passengers falls, what does the "blur of motion" change to save the people?
(a) The direction of the bridge.
(b) The wind.
(c) The tracks.
(d) The river's current.

12. How long has Superman exiled himself from society?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Five years.

13. What realization does Norman McKay have at the end of the first chapter?
(a) Batman will betray the humans.
(b) Armageddon is just beginning.
(c) Captain Marvel has gone insane.
(d) Superman will die.

14. How does Superman refer to Gotham City, showing his dislike of Batman's methods of keeping order?
(a) Orwellian nightmare.
(b) A utopia.
(c) A police state.
(d) Huxley's dream.

15. What does Wesley give to the nurse and doctor?
(a) His knowledge.
(b) His money.
(c) His power.
(d) His blessing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What work is being quoted at the beginning of "Truth and Justice?"

2. During his sermon in the first chapter, what is one reason Norman is unable to give his parishioners hope?

3. Where does Superman hold an impromptu press conference in Chapter 2?

4. After the scene at the press conference, what dilapidated building does Batman pass through?

5. According to Batman, who is responsible for the destruction immediately around him?

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