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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. When the server dressed as the Green Lantern greets Norman, who does the server mistakenly refer to himself as?

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

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

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

5. Who is the author of "Kingdom Come"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Of what does Orion warn Superman?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Magog feel about himself and Superman?

8. Why has Wonder Woman been stripped of her title and heritage?

9. Describe the relationship between Batman and Superman.

10. Why does the Spectre come to Norman McKay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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Essay Topic 2

One of the heavier themes of "Kingdom Come" involves how people can move on after losing their loved ones. How does Superman handle the loss of his family and friends? How does he react when the bomb detonates above the Gulag, leaving him surrounded by the bodies of many allies? How does the world handle the loss of everyone in Kansas, as well as most of the Midwest? What is significant about Norman's statement at the end of the book that "there is no grand celebration. There is too much pain to be forgotten," given Superman's task of creating a monument to everyone who passed away? What solutions does the book ultimately offer up in terms of dealing with loss for these characters?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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