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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. Who suspected that McCay was playing a trick on them?

2. Which of the following places did Disney work at?

3. What was the number of workers that picketed Disney's studio while on strike?

4. What was Walt Disney's brother's name?

5. Where was Fleischer from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complications and struggles did McCay face?

2. Describe "Little Nemo."

3. Describe the difficulties involved in creating "Snow White."

4. What was Fleischer's relationship with Paramount?

5. Describe the strike that Disney employees put on.

6. Describe three of Disney's legendary works.

7. How did Mae West influence Fleischer's work?

8. When and why did Disney begin to focus on creating theme parks?

9. What were the limits on early animation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sometimes non-fiction pieces, even historical biographies, will include elements of bias. Bias shows the author's opinion. Is there any bias in Leonard Maltin's book? Can you tell which animators are discussed more favorably? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe McCay's career and inspiration. How did he become an animator and why did he choose to become one? What successes did he have? What were his downfalls? What contribution did McCay make to the animation industry as a whole?

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