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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appears to be the main scourge of Earth in the first chapter?
(a) Batman.
(b) The younger generation of superheroes.
(c) Captain Marvel.
(d) Magog.

2. According to the Spectre in "Truth and Justice," what best kept Superman in touch with his human side?
(a) Lois Lane.
(b) Pa.
(c) Jimmy Olsen.
(d) Ma.

3. While watching the cable car fall in the first chapter, what does Norman angrily tell the Spectre that people need?
(a) Evacuation.
(b) Annihilation.
(c) Hope.
(d) Safety.

4. Who is NOT one of Batman's human allies that show up in "Truth and Justice?"
(a) Oliver Queen.
(b) Ted Kord.
(c) Billy Batson.
(d) Dinah Lance.

5. For what crime was Magog acquitted, over Superman's protestations?
(a) Lois Lane's murder.
(b) The Scarecrow's murder.
(c) The destruction of Kansas.
(d) The Joker's murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Spectre takes Norman with him to Superman's farm in Chapter 1, what does he reveal to the pastor?

2. Although Norman initially refers to the seven heroes in Chapter 2 as "angels," what does he correct himself and call them?

3. In the beginning of "Strange Visitor," what collides with the eagle in Wesley's vision?

4. What does Batman continually call Superman, much to the latter's annoyance?

5. Who is NOT one of the seven heroes to appear in the sky during Americommando's rampage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of what does Norman preach to his congregation in "Strange Visitor" and why?

2. Describe the relationship between Batman and Superman.

3. What heralds the appearance of Superman at the end of the first chapter?

4. According to the Spectre, why are the members of the U.N. uneasy with the reappearance of the older superheroes?

5. What events led to the conflicts between Magog and Superman?

6. What has happened to Kansas?

7. In what ways has Superman changed from his iconic look in his first appearance in this book?

8. What constitutes Wesley Dodd's final moments?

9. At the very end of "Strange Visitor," how and why are Norman McKay's expectations of hope defeated?

10. Of what does Orion warn Superman?

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