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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 Winsor McCay from?

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

3. What is described as a series of cartoons put in order to trick the viewer that movement is occurring?

4. Which of the following had the greatest impact on the animation industry?

5. What did McCay begin as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe three of Disney's legendary works.

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

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

4. What complications and struggles did McCay face?

5. Describe Disney's enthusiasm for his work.

6. Describe McCay's inspiration and uprising.

7. Why was the audience skeptical of McCay?

8. What kept Disney on top of his competition?

9. What were the limits on early animation?

10. Describe the strike that Disney employees put on.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate Paul Terry's career as a whole. Was he successful? Why or why not? Describe the setbacks and failures that Terry experienced. How was he able to still be considered successful?

Essay Topic 2

Asses Disney's enthusiasm for his work. How was this a good thing? How was his enthusiasm negative? Overall, what type of influence did it have and how do you know?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the challenges that Walt Disney faced when creating his empire. Also describe the successes he had. What did he do right? What did he do wrong?

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