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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Vocabulary of Comics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Using the pictorial vocabulary pyramid, Mary Fleener's style is NOT typically comprised of ________.
(a) reality
(b) iconic content
(c) non-iconic content
(d) language

2. What was the name of Max Ernst's surreal plate sequence?
(a) Collage Novel
(b) Graphic Novel
(c) Woodcut Novels
(d) Carved Novel

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

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

5. When McCloud refers to the word icon, to what is he referring?
(a) Any image used to represent a person, place, thing or idea
(b) A representation of some sacred personage, as Christ or a saint or angel, painted usually on a wood surface and venerated itself as sacred
(c) A picture or symbol that appears on a monitor and is used to represent a command, as a file drawer to represent filing
(d) One who is the object of great attention and devotion; an idol

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true?

2. Pictures are ______ information. Writing is _______ information.

3. Which pair of words does not relate to each other, in terms of comic style?

4. When and where did the author think comics originated?

5. The author believes that comics is an art form similar to which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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