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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. Who is responsible for the nuclear explosion in the Midwest?

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

3. To whom is Xu'ffasch heir?

4. Where does Superman hold an impromptu press conference in Chapter 2?

5. After Superman appeals the younger superheroes at their party to join him, whose team enters and gives a counter-offer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship between Batman and Superman.

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

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

5. Of what does Orion warn Superman?

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

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

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

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

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 role of responsibility in "Kingdom Come." How does this affect the younger meta-humans? In what way does Superman abandon his responsibilities and how does he redeem himself? What responsibilities does Norman McKay fail to perform in the beginning of "Kingdom Come?" How do the humans and the delegates of the U.N. factor into this? In particular, how does this relate to the relationship between Magog and Superman? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How did Captain Marvel become an unstable powerhouse under Lex Luthor's thrall and how did he ultimately redeem himself? Discuss this while answering the following questions (do not limit your answers to these questions:

1) How did Billy Batson handle the sudden, negative outcry against superheroes and why?

2) What about Lex Luthor allowed Billy to fall under his hand?

3) What is significant about Oliver Queen's exclamation of, "you're kidding me! All this time, we've been in mortal fear of Billy Batson?!"

4) What does J'onn confirm for Batman?

5) How is Superman able to finally get through to Captain Marvel/Billy?

6) Why is Marvel/Billy the only one who is able to make the clear decision at the end of the battle in terms of who should be allowed to live?

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

The destruction of Kansas is the turning point for society's views on meta-humans. It is also the event that finally brings Superman out of his self-imposed exile. Discuss the symbolism of the Kansas disaster in the following format:

Part 1) The shattering of hope, especially for Norman McKay.

Part 2) The confirmation of the public's realization that they have too readily embraced violence as a solution.

Part 3) The eventual acceptance of guilt and blame by all meta-humans at the end of the book.

Part 4) The fragility of human life, especially in comparison to the meta-humans.

Part 5) A symbol of redemption and rebirth.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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