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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. According to the art, who is among the repentant housed in the Gulag?

2. What is the goal of Batman and his army?

3. How does Norman keep Superman from killing everyone in the U.N.?

4. For what is the architect of Gulag renowned?

5. Who is the Gulag's architect?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, why is the Justice League questioning Superman and the Gulag?

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

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

5. What is Batman's purpose in joining the battle at the Gulag?

6. After the battle, how do the superheroes and the humans begin to repair their world?

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

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

9. Why is the Flash able to see Norman McKay?

10. How does Superman finally subdue Captain Marvel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Superman's relationship with his own humanity in the following format:

Part 1) His ties to Earth through his relationships.

Part 2) Lois Lane's murder by the Joker and Magog's acquittal of the Joker's murder.

Part 3) His insistence that he never be called "Clark" and references to Clark in the third person.

Part 4) His attack on the U.N.

Part 5) His acceptance of Clark's glasses and being called that name in the Epilogue.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of the Spectre in "Kingdom Come" in the following format:

Part 1) Norman McKay's observations about the Spectre and his relationship with him.

Part 2) The Spectre's previous life as a police officer and superhero.

Part 3) His need to cast judgment and near-abandonment of a raging Superman.

Part 4) The observations of Deadman about the Spectre losing touch with his humanity.

Part 5) The Spectre's new role as a parishioner in Norman's congregation, as well as being a friend.

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.

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