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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time frame did comics assume the typical reader was a "10-year old from Iowa"?
(a) Early 1940s to late 1970s.
(b) 1940s to early 1960s.
(c) Early 1930s to late 1960s.
(d) 1950s to 1960s.

2. Expression becomes an alphabet when it undergoes what process?
(a) Chrysallis.
(b) Codification.
(c) Transmutation.
(d) Symbolification.

3. What other example of time measurement does Eisner mention?
(a) Diameter.
(b) Seconds.
(c) Symmetric space.
(d) Musical notation.

4. What kinds of tasks are by nature, sequential?
(a) Thoughts and actions.
(b) Guidelines and perspective.
(c) Procedures and processes.
(d) Chores and language.

5. What can be used when facial expressions are critical?
(a) Narrow channels.
(b) Panoramic views.
(c) Heavy lines.
(d) Close-ups.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Eisner's third example of "Contract with God" what drips from the heavy lettering?

2. What does Eisner say images can trigger?

3. What is another word for panels?

4. What typically develops before graphic development?

5. In one of Eisner's Spirit stories he analyzes a hero who wishes to do what?

(see the answer key)

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