5. 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 _______."

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads up to Wesley Dodd asking random people on the street if "they missed the concept of human achievement?" and what did he mean?

2. Why is Americommando attacking the immigrants and refugees at the Statue of Liberty?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the relationship between Batman and Superman.

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

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

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 characters of Batman and Superman in the following format:

Part 1) Earthly versus extraterrestrial origins.

Part 2) Beliefs in peace-keeping and enforcing the law.

Part 3) Personality.

Part 4) Roles in preventing (or unintentionally) bringing the world close to the Armageddon.

Part 5) Trust, respect, and relationship with each other.

Cite specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Norman McKay's statement that "hope is brightest when it dawns from fear" in the following format:

Part 1) The fear humans have of the younger meta-humans.

Part 2) The U.N.'s validation of fear.

Part 3) Magog's assessment that Superman feared the future the former represented.

Part 4) Norman's confrontation with Superman at the U.N.

Part 5) The healing process after the battle at the Gulag.

Part 6) Clark and Diana's child.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Although the bulk of the focus remains on Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman, there are several characters who cameo throughout the story that make a big impact on these characters. Discuss these people in the following format:

Part 1) J'onn, the Manhunter from Mars.

Part 2) Orion.

Part 3) Deadman.

Part 4) Wesley Dodd.

Part 5) Aquaman.

(see the answer keys)

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