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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. What was the name of Warner Brothers' main animated feature?

2. What was Van Beurens major focus?

3. Which character did Terry reclaim from Van Beuren?

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

5. What was Lantz's first animal success?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the struggles that Warner Brothers faced.

3. Do you consider Lantz successful?

4. Describe the role of replication in Van Beuren's studio.

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

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

7. Was Warner Brothers more successful than Disney? Why or why not?

8. Describe the injunction issued against Van Beuren's studio.

9. Describe the characters Warner Brothers created.

10. Describe Lantz's road to success.

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

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?

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