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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. Which of the following was the name of one of Fleischer's first features?

2. When did Disney form his first company?

3. Which of the following describes McCay's first feature?

4. What is a nickname for celluloid?

5. What did Fleischer work on during World War II?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Max Fleischer's body of work.

2. What were the consequences of Fleischer being a bad businessman?

3. Describe McCay's preferences as an animator in the film industry.

4. Why did Disney's success slow down during World War II?

5. What were the strengths of the Fleischer brothers? What were the weaknesses?

6. What were the differences between Max Fleischer and Dave Fleischer?

7. Describe the "bouncing ball" that Fleischer created.

8. Who was John Randolph Bray?

9. Describe McCay's inspiration and uprising.

10. What was Fleischer's relationship with Paramount?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast UPA, MGM, and Paramount. Which studio was the most successful? The least? Identify unique qualities about each studio and then list similarities between the three.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of Walt Disney's animated features that you are familiar with. Analyze the aspects of animation that you think Walt Disney personally liked or would have liked. If it is a post-death piece, analyze whether or not it is true to Disney's high standards.

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate Paul Terry's career as a whole. Was he successful? Why or why not? Describe the setbacks and failures that Terry experienced. How was he able to still be considered successful?

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