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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Chapter 4?
(a) Framing.
(b) Elements.
(c) Sequence.
(d) Narrative.

2. What field is writing for comics closely related to?
(a) Theatrics.
(b) Linguistics.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Playwriting.

3. Why does Eisner analyze this particular Spirit story in Chapter 3?
(a) To show how time is realized through sequence.
(b) To show how images and rhythm are disparate.
(c) To demonstrate the alteration of perspective.
(d) To demonstrate the nature of space and width.

4. Who was the audience for early forms of sequential art?
(a) Broad audiences with no formal education.
(b) The formally educated.
(c) Kings and queens.
(d) Ministers and rabbis.

5. What particular changes in sound does calligraphy relate to?
(a) Changes in pressure of vocal strings and ink.
(b) Changes in heart palpitations.
(c) Changes in vocal patterns.
(d) Changes in inflection and sound levels in speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other word can describe the use of letters in comics?

2. What sort of inner emotions can contortions of the face reveal?

3. When writing words, authors do what to the reader's imagination?

4. What is the absolute ratio of words to picture in comics?

5. What must artist and writers risk?

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