Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

1. Superman's birth name on Krypton is Kal-El.
   True
2. When Clark Kent is living in Metropolis in most Superman stories, what is his usual day job?
   Reporter
3. Lois Lane was originally introduced as a superhero from another planet.
   False
4. You are writing a quick guide to Superman for new fans and want to name the main city he protects on Earth. Which city should you list?
   Star City
5. In most Superman stories, which villain is best known as his archenemy in business and politics rather than through raw physical power?
   Lex Luthor
6. Superman gains his powers from Earth's yellow sun rather than from Krypton's gravity.
   True
7. If you are watching the famous late-1970s Superman film that defined the character for a generation, which actor are you seeing as Superman/Clark Kent?
   Christopher Reeve
8. You are organizing a comic book history display and want to highlight Superman's very first published appearance. Which issue should you feature as that debut?
   Action Comics #1
9. Jimmy Olsen is usually portrayed as the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet.
   False
10. In a superhero board game, you must choose a substance that will reliably weaken Superman according to most stories. Which material should you select?
    Kryptonite
11. In an animated adaptation, you see a baby from space being raised on a Kansas farm. The adoptive couple who take him in are usually known by which names?
    Martha and Jonathan Kent
12. You are planning a Superman movie marathon focused only on the DC Extended Universe era. Which film featuring Henry Cavill as Superman should you start with to follow his story from the beginning?
    Man of Steel
13. General Zod is a Kryptonian military figure who often stands in opposition to Superman.
    True
14. At a Superman trivia night, the host asks about a loyal animal companion sometimes called "the last survivor of Krypton" alongside Superman. Which pet are they most likely referring to?
    Krypto the Superdog
15. Select all that apply. You are writing a short sidebar about Superman's creators and publication origins. Which of the following facts should you confidently include?
    He was co-created by writer Jerry Siegel.; His early stories were published by a company that evolved into DC Comics.; He was co-created by artist Joe Shuster.
16. In a role‑playing campaign, your group debates why Superman sometimes loses strength near a red star. Which explanation best matches established Superman lore?
    Red starlight is similar to Krypton's sun and fails to energize his cells like a yellow sun does.
17. A friend is mixing up various Superman TV shows. Which live‑action series focuses specifically on Clark Kent's youth in a rural town before he fully becomes Superman?
    Smallville
18. Arrange these key stages of Superman's classic origin story in the order they usually occur, from earliest to latest.
    Correct order: Kryptonian parents place their infant son in a small spacecraft → The spacecraft departs the dying planet Krypton → The craft crashes near a rural town in Kansas → A farming couple discovers and adopts the child → The child grows up and moves to the city of Metropolis
19. You are designing a quiz round about Superman's most cosmic-level enemies. Which villain is especially known for shrinking and collecting cities such as Kandor in bottles?
    Brainiac
20. A comics historian asks which Superman series is widely credited with redefining the character in the 1980s by streamlining his origin and grounding his personality. Which title best fits that description?
    The Man of Steel
21. In the famous "Death of Superman" storyline from the comics, Superman is killed in a climactic battle with Brainiac.
    False