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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wonder Woman lasso during the battle in "Truth and Justice" before it can fall on any innocent bystanders?

2. In "Strange Visitor," who is responsible for the cable car full of passengers falling?

3. While the cable car full of passengers falls, what does the "blur of motion" change to save the people?

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

5. Much to Batman's annoyance in Chapter 2, who has joined up with Batman?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What preempts the appearance of the seven superheroes at the Status of Liberty?

4. Why does Wonder Woman visit Superman in "Strange Visitor?"

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

6. Why does Batman spend all of his days and nights in the Bat Cave?

7. Describe the relationship between Batman and Superman.

8. During the battle at the end of "Strange Visitor," what leads up to the cable car falling?

9. Why does Batman refuse to join up with Superman?

10. What does Superman vow to do in his press conference in "Truth and Justice?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the Spectre state that Wonder Woman is the figure that needs to be watched the closest? For what reasons has Diana been stripped of her heritage at the beginning of the book? To what does she attribute this and why? What are Superman's views on Wonder Woman's more aggressive nature? For what reasons does Diana become progressively more war-like as the novel goes on? Why does Batman accuse her of over-compensating? How do her actions affect the tide of the battle at the Gulag? In what ways, at the end of the book, has she come to terms with her contradictory roles as peace-keeper and warrior?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance and symbolism of the battle at the Statue of Liberty in the following format:

Part 1) The hope the Statue represents.

Part 2) The defacement of the Statue.

Part 3) Americommando's attack on the immigrants.

Part 4) The role of the torch in the battle.

Part 5) The re-emergence of the Justice League.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the Spectre in "Kingdom Come" in the following format:

Part 1) Norman McKay's observations about the Spectre and his relationship with him.

Part 2) The Spectre's previous life as a police officer and superhero.

Part 3) His need to cast judgment and near-abandonment of a raging Superman.

Part 4) The observations of Deadman about the Spectre losing touch with his humanity.

Part 5) The Spectre's new role as a parishioner in Norman's congregation, as well as being a friend.

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