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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. How long has Superman exiled himself from society?

2. In the dialogue-free panels of people reacting to a news bulletin, what state in America has made the news?

3. Of what does Wesley claim to be the recipient?

4. In a twist at the end of Chapter 2, who is shown joining up with Lex Luthor's forces?

5. At what event in the first chapter does Norman take over the narration of the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship between Batman and Superman.

3. What active superheroes from the older generation are shown to Norman McKay in the first chapter and how do they keep people safe?

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

5. What is the purpose of the Mankind Liberation Front and who is involved?

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

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

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

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

10. Of what does Orion warn Superman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the biblical allegories of "Kingdom Come" in the following format:

1) Superman and Captain Marvel as Christ-like figures.

2) Revelation.

3) Lex Luthor.

4) The view of the meta-humans as gods.

5) Redemption.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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

In what ways did the art in "Kingdom Come" contribute to the story? How did the artist effectively use perspective and focus to keep the reader's eye trained on the main storyline while not neglecting the other characters? What are some of the visual gags added throughout the book? How does this lighten the frequently dark and heavy mood of "Kingdom Come?" How does Ross's realistic style help the reader to better relate to the characters in this book? What is significant about his father posing for the character of Norman McKay?

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