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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. When was Gertie the Dinosaur released?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1921.
(c) 1918.
(d) 1914.

2. In which century was animation invented?
(a) 18th.
(b) 20th.
(c) 21st.
(d) 19th.

3. Which of the following had the greatest impact on the animation industry?
(a) Celluloid.
(b) Rotascope.
(c) Black and white film.
(d) Post-recorded music.

4. In the early days of animation, how many drawings were required per minute?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 500.
(c) 100.
(d) 1,000.

5. What is described as a series of cartoons put in order to trick the viewer that movement is occurring?
(a) Flip book.
(b) Bray's invention.
(c) Storyline.
(d) Rotascope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which film was convincing enough to suggest that McCay was not tricking anybody?

2. Which of the following limited early animation?

3. What was McCay's first feature?

4. What was Bray's occupation?

5. Which of the following did McCay specifically say he did not want to be a part of?

(see the answer key)

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