View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Silent Era.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did McCay's first feature come out?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1918.

2. Which of the following did McCay specifically say he did not want to be a part of?
(a) Distribution.
(b) Animation.
(c) Production.
(d) Film industry.

3. Which of the following is often considered to be the first true animated cartoon?
(a) Betty Boop.
(b) Gertie the Dinosaur.
(c) Little Nemo.
(d) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

4. What is considered the first animated cartoon?
(a) Looney Tunes.
(b) Humorous Phases of Funny Faces.
(c) Gertie the Dinosaur.
(d) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

5. In the early days of animation, how many frames per second were required for an animated piece?
(a) 16.
(b) 24.
(c) 20.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bray's invention do?

2. McCay said that animation had unfortunately become what?

3. What is described as a series of cartoons put in order to trick the viewer that movement is occurring?

4. What was Bray fascinated by?

5. Who is described as a "legendary animator and entrepreneur" in the beginning of animation?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 186 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample