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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Emile Cohl from?

2. What type of job did Margaret Winkler have at Disney?

3. Which of the following places did Disney work at?

4. What is a nickname for celluloid?

5. Which of the following was Disney's first instant success?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "Little Nemo."

2. Describe the difficulties involved in creating "Snow White."

3. What were the consequences of Fleischer being a bad businessman?

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

5. What complications and struggles did McCay face?

6. Describe three of Disney's legendary works.

7. Describe McCay's inspiration and uprising.

8. Describe Disney's enthusiasm for his work.

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

10. What were the limits on early animation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sometimes non-fiction pieces, even historical biographies, will include elements of bias. Bias shows the author's opinion. Is there any bias in Leonard Maltin's book? Can you tell which animators are discussed more favorably? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate Van Beuren's career. What struggles did he face and what did he overcome? What contributions did Van Beuren make to the animation industry? Would you consider him successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe at least two rivalries present in the animation industry. Why did these rivalries come about? How were they resolved? Was there a clear "winner"?

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