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

2. Which film was convincing enough to suggest that McCay was not tricking anybody?

3. Where did McCay prefer to make appearances?

4. What did Fleischer tend to ignore?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What kept Disney on top of his competition?

2. Describe Disney's enthusiasm for his work.

3. Why was the audience skeptical of McCay?

4. What were the limits on early animation?

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

6. Describe "Little Nemo."

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

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

9. What was Fleischer's relationship with Paramount?

10. Who was John Randolph Bray?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast UPA, MGM, and Paramount. Which studio was the most successful? The least? Identify unique qualities about each studio and then list similarities between the three.

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate the level of bias present in Maltin's book. What type of bias is there? Identify two examples. How are some of the animators vilified? Do you think this is fair? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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