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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 Iwerks' record for drawings completed in a day?

2. Who is known for creating the most successful characters?

3. When did Lantz close his studio?

4. Which of the following best describes Van Beuren's animators?

5. In what year was "String Bean Jack" created?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Terry think about music in his features?

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

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

4. What criticism does Maltin offers about Terry?

5. Why was Warner Brothers so successful?

6. Describe Mintz's transition to color from black and white.

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

8. Describe Lantz's road to success.

9. Do you consider Lantz successful?

10. What were Iwerks good and bad characteristics?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the military and war on the animation industry. How was Walter Lantz's career affected by war? Which other animators were directly affected by wars and how?

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