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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. What halts Norman McKay's visions of the battle when Superman gains control of Captain Marvel?

2. Who is considered the wild card in Lex Luthor's plans?

3. According to the Deadman, who was the Spectre in his former life?

4. While in the sky, what do Wonder Woman and Batman see heading for the battle?

5. What venture does Superman take on by himself after peace takes over?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Wonder Woman and Batman see the planes approaching their battle, what choice does Batman lay out for her?

2. How and why does Batman turn on Lex Luthor?

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

4. According to Batman, what happened to Billy Batson before Lex Luthor got hold of him?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Superman finally subdue Captain Marvel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

In what ways did the art in "Kingdom Come" contribute to the story? How did the artist effectively use perspective and focus to keep the reader's eye trained on the main storyline while not neglecting the other characters? What are some of the visual gags added throughout the book? How does this lighten the frequently dark and heavy mood of "Kingdom Come?" How does Ross's realistic style help the reader to better relate to the characters in this book? What is significant about his father posing for the character of Norman McKay?

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