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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Silent Era.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Gertie the Dinosaur released?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1924.
(d) 1921.

2. Which of the following was McCay inspired by?
(a) A flip book.
(b) A comic book.
(c) A military film.
(d) A Disney film.

3. In the early days of animation, how many frames per second were required for an animated piece?
(a) 20.
(b) 24.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

4. Where was Winsor McCay from?
(a) America.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Austria.
(d) France.

5. Who is described as a "legendary animator and entrepreneur" in the beginning of animation?
(a) Disney.
(b) Bray.
(c) Lantz.
(d) McCay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did McCay prefer to make appearances?

2. McCay said that animation had unfortunately become what?

3. What was Bray fascinated by?

4. Which of the following had the greatest impact on the animation industry?

5. What was McCay's first feature?

(see the answer key)

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