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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the woodcut artist known for his silent "Woodcut Novels" of fables?
(a) Frans Masereel
(b) Max Ernst
(c) Lynd Ward
(d) William Hogarth

2. What invention had a significant effect on comics?
(a) Ballpoint pens
(b) Printing
(c) Recycled paper
(d) Colored ink

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

4. Pictures are ______ information. Writing is _______ information.
(a) received; received
(b) perceived; perceived
(c) received; perceived
(d) perceived; received

5. Who first observed that people growing up in the late 20th century wanted roles more than goals?
(a) Stan Lee
(b) McLuhan
(c) Dave McKean
(d) Sergio Argonnes

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. Which of the following is an assumption that comics artists make about the reader?

5. Which artist started the trend to incorporate photographic streaking to depict motion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does McCloud think single panels should be considered comic art?

2. Why does the author introduce the Margritte painting, "The Treachery of Images"?

3. What is a Japanese technique usied in cartooning?

4. What is the difference between the art form ("medium") and the content?

5. What are different ways to portray motion within panels?

6. Give examples of the three different types of icons.

7. Is there a difference between an animated movie and comics?

8. How can an artist depict time in comics?

9. According to McCloud, why is closure important?

10. Is a single image equivalent to a single instant in time?

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