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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must the sequential artist and the reader share any experience?
(a) So communication can occur.
(b) So the artist can get paid.
(c) So the panels are read correctly.
(d) So the reader understands the entirety of the piece.

2. In the third example in a "Contract with God," the heavy lettering is above what creature?
(a) Horse of the Apocalypse.
(b) Ghoul.
(c) Dwarf.
(d) Elf.

3. What does this alphabetic expression introduce?
(a) Simple principles.
(b) Deeper meanings and complexities.
(c) Heartfelt communication.
(d) Syntactic process.

4. What characteristic of comics examines how the sequential artist works with space and time?
(a) Timing.
(b) Paneling.
(c) Illusion.
(d) Style.

5. Around when did daily comic strips first appear?
(a) 1756.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1934.
(d) 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. Imagery examines and illustrates the juxtaposition of what two things?

2. In a story by Eisner how does he make the text express the sentiment of a scene?

3. For what purpose did the artists start to use expressions, postures, and backdrops?

4. What type of art does "Comics as a Form of Reading" describe?

5. In "Contract with God," how is the text lettered?

(see the answer key)

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