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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. What is not one of the vertices of the triangular pictorial vocabulary?
(a) Picture Plane
(b) Reality
(c) Map
(d) Language

2. Which is an example of our ability to extend our identities into inanimate objects?
(a) All of the above
(b) Utensils
(c) Glass
(d) Crutches

3. Herge's Tintin was characterized by very iconic characters with unusually realistic backgrounds. This style is called _______.
(a) inked
(b) clear-line
(c) paneled
(d) bold-brushed

4. What type of magazine kept comics alive before the 20th century?
(a) German cartoon
(b) American writing
(c) French art
(d) British caricature

5. What new law was created to protect Töpffer's new art form following the successful publication of "A Harlot's Progress" and its sequel?
(a) Income tax
(b) Restraining order
(c) Minimum wage
(d) Copyright

Short Answer Questions

1. Which artist incorporated neurotic quill-lines into his/her work?

2. The author describes comics as a ______, or a medium which "can hold any number of ideas and images."

3. Who is the 44th comic artist listed in the triangle?

4. What is an example of comics that is not referred to as comics?

5. What transition stays within a scene or idea and requires more closure from the reader in order to find the transition meaningful?

(see the answer key)

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