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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. To whom did Mintz owe an overwhelming debt?
(a) MGM.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Disney.
(d) Paramount.

2. When did the modern version of Woody Woodpecker come about?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1965.

3. Who did Mintz hire two animators from?
(a) Terry.
(b) Warner Bros.
(c) Disney.
(d) Fleischer.

4. What was Krazy Kat originally?
(a) Short commercial.
(b) Graphic novel.
(c) Feature film.
(d) Comic strip.

5. Where was Lantz from?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Ben Hardaway join Lantz's studio?

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

3. What caused Mintz's passion to wane?

4. When was the court injunction against Van Beuren obtained?

5. Which of the following best describes Van Beuren's animators?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of "Krazy Kat"?

2. Do you consider Paul Terry to be successful? Why or why not?

3. What problems were present in the character of Woody Woodpecker?

4. What role did synchronized music have in Van Beuren's studio?

5. What criticism does Maltin offers about Terry?

6. How did Van Beuren obtain his own studio?

7. Why was Warner Brothers so successful?

8. Do you consider Lantz successful?

9. What did Terry think about music in his features?

10. Describe the effect that Iwerks career with Disney had on his success.

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