Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Leonard Maltin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. What was the name of the feature Fleischer worked on with the American Museum of Natural History?
(a) Cavemen.
(b) Science.
(c) Dinosaurs.
(d) Evolution.

2. Who of the following was one of Disney's co-workers?
(a) Max Fleischer.
(b) Ub Iwerks.
(c) Charles Mintz.
(d) Paul Terry.

3. Where was Fleischer from?
(a) Austria.
(b) United Kingdom.
(c) Colombia.
(d) Bolivia.

4. What was Disney's first animated feature?
(a) Newman's Laugh-O-Grams.
(b) Steamboat Willie.
(c) Fantasia.
(d) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which century was animation invented?

2. What was McCay's first feature?

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

4. What was the animated film that Fleischer created with Dr. Lee DeForest?

5. Which character did Max Fleischer create?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe McCay's inspiration and uprising.

3. Why did it take so long for animation to gain popularity?

4. Why was the audience skeptical of McCay?

5. Do you think Disney would have become successful today? Why or why not?

6. When and why did Disney begin to focus on creating theme parks?

7. Why did Disney's success slow down during World War II?

8. Describe Disney's rocky start in the animation industry.

9. How did Mae West influence Fleischer's work?

10. Describe Disney's enthusiasm for his work.

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