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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do balloons function for speech in comics?
(a) They focus on the visuals.
(b) They relate content.
(c) They enhance the speech.
(d) They frame the speech.

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

3. What can be altered to add time lapse without altering rhythm?
(a) Thought process.
(b) Anger.
(c) Perspective.
(d) Focal energy.

4. What kind of movements are "frozen" in time?
(a) Instinctive.
(b) Postures.
(c) Gestures.
(d) Waves.

5. What is the absolute ratio of words to picture in comics?
(a) There is no absolute ratio.
(b) 2:5.
(c) 3:1.
(d) Twenty characters for three panels.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of a young person's life are comic books said to have a role?

2. Images without words require what in the reader or viewer?

3. What novelty can suggest dimension and involve the reader/viewer better than a regular container?

4. In the third example in a "Contract with God," the heavy lettering is above what creature?

5. What does Eisner believe would happen if animals' faces were more flexible?

(see the answer key)

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