Comic Coverage Pseudo-science Quiz
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Superhero comic books have always been known for their unique brand of pseudo-science. How many of these outlandish devices and substances do you know? Put your knowledge of comic book pseudo-science to the test! Read the multiple choice questions below and click on the correct choice. I'll be using the standard A-F classroom grading, so take the test and see if you make the grade!
- 1.What substance enabled Ray Palmer to alter his size and mass as the Atom?
- A.
White dwarf star matter
- B.
Antimatter
- C.
Pym Particles
- D.
Immodium
- 2.A brain-amplifying device created by Charles Xavier to detect the presence of mutants across the world.
- A.
Cerberus
- B.
Amazo
- C.
Cerebro
- D.
MODOK
- 3.Jay Garrick, the first Flash, derived his super-speed by inhaling the vapors of which substance?
- A.
Hard Water
- B.
Plutonium
- C.
Helium
- D.
Ionized Water
- 4.A Thanagarian device used by Hawkman to obtain the knowledge of a planet from the minds of its inhabitants.
- A.
Nth Metal
- B.
The Ultimate Nullifier
- C.
Absorbascon
- D.
The Fusionkaster
- 5.What is the mathematical formula recited by Johnny Quick to invoke his powers of super-speed and flying?
- A.
4A(XYZ)3XY
- B.
3X2(9YZ)4A
- C.
E=MC2
- D.
H/2 (b1 + b2)
- 6.Following the injection of the Super-Soldier Formula, Steve Rogers was exposed to what sort of radiation to complete his transformation into Captain America?
- A.
Bio-Rays
- B.
Gamma Rays
- C.
Alpha-Waves
- D.
Vita-Rays
- 7.What device grants the robotic Metal Men their intelligence and distinctive personalities?
- A.
The Psioni-tron
- B.
Midi-Chlorians
- C.
The Flux Capacitor
- D.
The Responsometer
- 8.A rare, energy-absorbing metal primarily found in the African nation of Wakanda.
- A.
Adamantium
- B.
Vibranium
- C.
Inertron
- D.
Uru Metal
- 9.A hidden race named the Inhumans gain superhuman abilities through the ritualistic exposure to this gene-altering substance.
- A.
The Vapors of Valtorr
- B.
Zeta Beams
- C.
Terrigen Mists
- D.
Miracle-Gro
- 10.To avoid this explosive substance falling into enemy hands, Roy Lincoln swallowed it, which then cursed him with the destructive powers of the Human Bomb.
- A.
Miraclo
- B.
X-24
- C.
Serum-X
- D.
Ilium 349
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