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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following kept Disney on top in the animation industry?
(a) Television shows.
(b) Short cartoons before movies.
(c) Full-length films.
(d) Creating comic books.

2. What seemed to always win for Disney?
(a) His money managing skills.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His vision.
(d) His quality.

3. What was Bray fascinated by?
(a) Comic books.
(b) Animation.
(c) Writing.
(d) Child psychology.

4. Where did Disney begin working as an ad man?
(a) MGM Studio.
(b) Oswald Studio.
(c) Walt Disney Studio.
(d) Pesmen-Rubin Art Studio.

5. How many employees did Fleischer have in 1923?
(a) 19.
(b) 26.
(c) 0.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is often considered to be the first true animated cartoon?

2. Which of the following films did Disney actually work on?

3. Which of the following describes McCay's first feature?

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

5. Who called Max Fleischer an unsung hero?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kept Disney on top of his competition?

2. Describe McCay's preferences as an animator in the film industry.

3. What were the strengths of the Fleischer brothers? What were the weaknesses?

4. Describe the "bouncing ball" that Fleischer created.

5. Describe "Little Nemo."

6. What were the limits on early animation?

7. Describe the strike that Disney employees put on.

8. Describe the machine that Bray created.

9. Describe Max Fleischer's body of work.

10. Who was John Randolph Bray?

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