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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Living in Line.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Egyptian paintings read?
(a) Up to down
(b) Zig-zag
(c) Right to left
(d) Left to right

2. The author believes that comics is an art form similar to which of the following?
(a) Theatre
(b) Written word
(c) Music
(d) All of the above

3. Which of the following is an assumption that comics artists make about the reader?
(a) They will like the story.
(b) They have read previous stories in the series.
(c) They read the comics in one sitting.
(d) They read the panels in correct order.

4. What transition stays within a scene or idea and requires more closure from the reader in order to find the transition meaningful?
(a) Scene-to-scene
(b) Subject-to-subject
(c) Non-sequitur
(d) Action-to-action

5. Who is the author of the book?
(a) Rudolphe Töpffer
(b) Will Eisner
(c) Scott McCloud
(d) Stan Lee

Short Answer Questions

1. What transition features a single subject in distinct progressions?

2. Herge's Tintin was characterized by very iconic characters with unusually realistic backgrounds. This style is called _______.

3. How long is the screenfold of 8-Deer "Tiger's-Claw" that was discovered by Cortes around 1519?

4. What additional early examples of comics does the author mention but NOT cover?

5. How long is the tapestry detailing the Norman Conquest of England?

(see the answer key)

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