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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. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of comics, as defined in Understanding Comics?
(a) In deliberate sequence
(b) Animation
(c) Intended to convey information and/or produce an aesthetic response in the viewer
(d) Juxtaposed pictorial and other images

2. Which of the following icons has a fixed and absolute meaning?
(a) Saints
(b) Pictorial
(c) Idols
(d) Non-pictorial

3. What was the title of the sequel to "A Harlot's Progress?"
(a) "A Pauper's Progress"
(b) "A Rake's Progress"
(c) "A King's Progress"
(d) "A Piper's Progress"

4. How long is the screenfold of 8-Deer "Tiger's-Claw" that was discovered by Cortes around 1519?
(a) 36 meters
(b) 36 yards
(c) 36 foot
(d) 36 inches

5. What object is painted in "The Treachery of Images?"
(a) A pipe
(b) A spoon
(c) A flute
(d) A drum

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an American comic artist that uses the style of creating one set of lines to see and another to be?

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

3. Which of the following is true?

4. When does the author begin practicing to be a comics artist?

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

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