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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to those that did not believe that animation was real, what was McCay using to trick the audience?
(a) Films.
(b) Ropes.
(c) Wires.
(d) Actual animals.

2. McCay said that animation had unfortunately become what?
(a) Trade.
(b) Business.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Art.

3. According to McCay, what should animation be?
(a) Manipulation.
(b) Art.
(c) Trade.
(d) Business.

4. What was Bray's occupation?
(a) Film producer.
(b) Newspaper cartoonist.
(c) Novelist.
(d) Comic book artist.

5. Which of the following limited early animation?
(a) Low production costs.
(b) Black and white coloring.
(c) Ability to combine live action with cartoons.
(d) Inappropriate drawing tools.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which century was animation invented?

2. Where did McCay prefer to make appearances?

3. What is considered the first animated cartoon?

4. What was Bray fascinated by?

5. What did McCay begin as?

(see the answer key)

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