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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. Which of the following best describes Disney's work ethic?

2. According to those that did not believe that animation was real, what was McCay using to trick the audience?

3. Which of the following kept Disney on top in the animation industry?

4. When did Bray apply for a patent?

5. What was Disney's first significant piece of animation for his new business?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Disney lose the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit?

2. Describe Max Fleischer's body of work.

3. Describe the machine that Bray created.

4. Describe Disney's enthusiasm for his work.

5. Describe McCay's inspiration and uprising.

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

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

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

9. What complications and struggles did McCay face?

10. Describe the strike that Disney employees put on.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the obstacles to early animation. What struggles did animators like McCay and Cohl overcome in creating animation?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Fleischer is underestimated? Describe his downfalls and successes and evaluate whether or not Fleischer deserves more popularity.

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate Iwerks and his career. What struggles did he face? What did he overcome? What contribution did Iwerks make to the animation industry? Would you consider him successful? Why or why not?

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