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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. "Of all of us, he had the hardest time adapting to the grim new world around him. One sad day, he spoke his magic word for the last time ... and vanished inside a scared little boy." To whom does this statement (made by Batman) refer?

2. According to Superman, what is the one thing he and Batman have always had in common?

3. During Lex Luthor's session with Billy in Chapter 3, who can be seen observing the torture?

4. What reason does Batman give for his alliance and double-crossing of Lex Luthor?

5. Which one of following is NOT housing some of Brainiac's circuitry, according to Superman?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lex Luthor torture and brainwash Captain Marvel?

2. Why does the death of Von Bach change the tide of the battle?

3. Why does the Spectre announce it is time to cast judgment to Norman McKay during the battle?

4. Why is the Manhunter from Mars unstable?

5. Why is Captain Marvel attacking Superman?

6. Who is Deadman and what purpose does he have in "Kingdom Come?"

7. What does Norman McKay realize about Superman's attack on the U.N.?

8. For what reasons does Superman tell Billy Batson that only he is qualified to make the choice to stop the bombs?

9. What is Batman's reaction to Superman's plea for help at the end of Chapter 3?

10. What reasons does Diana give for being stripped of her heritage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is "Kingdom Come" a story of redemption? How must the meta-humans redeem their lapses in the eyes of the humans they swore to protect? How must Superman redeem his abandonment of society, as well as society redeeming their condemnation of his peaceful ways? In what ways is Wonder Woman's loss and subsequent recovery of her heritage integral to the story? How is Norman McKay's story line and character arc in line with the theme of redemption?

Essay Topic 2

Wesley Dodd plays a small, but ultimately vital role in "Kingdom Come." How does his past role as the Sandman and current life as an average, church-going man make him a unique candidate to anchor the Spectre? Why does he have visions? What were Wesley's views on the younger meta-humans? How did he feel about the state of human affairs before his death? How does Wesley Dodd spend his final moments with his visions? What gifts does he grant to his doctor and nurse and why is this significant? How is Wesley honored at the end of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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