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

2. Who was the first artist to present specific motions in a panel-to-panel form?
(a) Tezuka
(b) Topffer
(c) Herge
(d) Duchamp

3. The author likens the representation of Egyptian hieroglyphics to which of the following?
(a) Words
(b) Comics
(c) Sounds
(d) Numbers

4. What determines the duration of time and dimensions of space in a panel?
(a) The sequence
(b) The contents
(c) The shape
(d) The size

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Using the example of driving to illustrate non-visual awareness, what is the likely response of the driver of the vehicle being struck if one car hits another?

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

3. Which of the following point in time of the panel is represented by where your eyes are focused?

4. What new law was created to protect Töpffer's new art form following the successful publication of "A Harlot's Progress" and its sequel?

5. What invention had a significant effect on comics?

(see the answer key)

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