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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. When and where did the author think comics originated?
(a) Has no idea
(b) Egyptian hieroglyphics, 32 centuries ago
(c) Tapestry detailing the Norman Conquest of England, in 1066
(d) Picture manuscript "discovered" by Cortes, around 1519

2. How long is the tapestry detailing the Norman Conquest of England?
(a) 12 yards
(b) 100 feet
(c) 36 meters
(d) 230 feet

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

4. What is an example of comics that is not referred to as comics?
(a) Diagrams
(b) Hieroglyphics
(c) Live-action movies
(d) Single-panel cartoons

5. What symbol does the author use to demonstrate the universality of cartoon imagery?
(a) Human face
(b) Stop sign
(c) Peace sign
(d) American flag

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This effect of contrasting characters and backgrounds is used by which of the following?

3. What were innovative characteristics of Rudolphe Töpffer's work?

4. Who is the author of the book?

5. How are Egyptian paintings read?

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