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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Van Beuren's studio situated?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) Detroit.

2. For how many years did Lantz operate a studio?
(a) 45.
(b) 55.
(c) 35.
(d) 65.

3. When did Krazy Kat appear on the big screen?
(a) 1921.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1933.
(d) 1916.

4. Who created Woody Woodpecker?
(a) Terry.
(b) Disney.
(c) Lantz.
(d) Mintz.

5. What animated character was Terry's biggest star?
(a) Chilly Willy.
(b) Betty Boop.
(c) Oswald.
(d) Mighty Mouse.

6. Which of the following best describes Van Beuren's animators?
(a) Skeptical of their own work.
(b) Lacking in variety, but skillful.
(c) Not very skilled.
(d) Better than Disney's animators.

7. Who is known for creating the most successful characters?
(a) Paramount.
(b) Warner Brothers.
(c) Fleischer.
(d) Mintz.

8. During the 1930s, where did most animators want to be?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

9. What was Lantz's first animal success?
(a) Tibby Fish.
(b) Andy Panda.
(c) Sammy Cat.
(d) Paulie Pigeon.

10. What was the name of Warner Brothers' main animated feature?
(a) Simple Songs.
(b) Looney Tunes.
(c) Funny Toons.
(d) Crazy Cartoons.

11. Which of the following is not a Warner Brothers character?
(a) Daffy Duck.
(b) Bugs Bunny.
(c) Porky Pig.
(d) Betty Boop.

12. How many Paul Terry films were produced in one year?
(a) 34.
(b) 7.
(c) 26.
(d) 16.

13. In what year was "String Bean Jack" created?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1938.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1942.

14. When did Lantz close his studio?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1952.

15. Who was Krazy Kat distributed through?
(a) Warner Brothers.
(b) Lantz.
(c) Disney.
(d) Winkler.

Short Answer Questions

1. The producer of which company bailed Iwerks out of trouble?

2. Which of the following is a Warner Brothers feature?

3. What was the name of Warner Brothers' duck character?

4. Who immediately became the lead star of Warner Brothers animations?

5. According to the author, in what area did Iwerks struggle?

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