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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 known for creating the most successful characters?

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

3. When did Ben Hardaway join Lantz's studio?

4. The producer of which company bailed Iwerks out of trouble?

5. How many Paul Terry films were produced in one year?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Disney have felt vindicated by Universal hiring Lantz?

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

3. What priorities did Mintz have in creating animated features?

4. Describe the struggles that Warner Brothers faced.

5. How did Van Beuren obtain his own studio?

6. Describe the characters Warner Brothers created.

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

8. Was Van Beuren successful? Why or why not?

9. Do you consider Lantz successful?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least two rivalries present in the animation industry. Why did these rivalries come about? How were they resolved? Was there a clear "winner"?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the major studios (Paramount, Warner Bros) in the lives of smaller studios like those run by Walt Disney and Fleischer. Describe at least two instances of interference, either positive or negative. Then evaluate whether or not the major studio presence was negative or positive overall.

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