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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is a powerful force that happens between the panels that allows viewers to use their imagination?
2. What was the name of Max Ernst's surreal plate sequence?
3. In a single image, what can you use to add words without introducing time?
4. The author likens the representation of Egyptian hieroglyphics to which of the following?
5. 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?
Short Essay Questions
1. Give examples of the three different types of icons.
2. How could an artist lengthen a pause in the conversation between two characters?
3. Describe the author's first impressions of comics as a child.
4. How do Japanese comics physically differ from Western comics?
5. Does McCloud think single panels should be considered comic art?
6. What are different ways to portray motion within panels?
7. According to McCloud, why is closure important?
8. What are the three most popular transitions in mainstream Western comics and why?
9. In the panel with the basketball players, how could you add words while depicting one single moment?
10. For what do Japanese mainstream comics use aspect-to-aspect transitions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Paul Klee, a painter, teacher and cartoonist noted that, "Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible." What does he mean by this. Is he right? Present your case.
Essay Topic 2
Scott McCloud used to have a poor impression of comics. When he was older, his friend convinced him to give comics another chance and he was hooked. Think about something you once hated, but not loved (or loved and now hate). Describe your previous and current impressions. What possible explanations can you think of for the change of heart? Was your first impression based off incorrect or partial knowledge? Did you change as a person?
Essay Topic 3
In your own words, answer Scott McCloud's question, "Why should we try so hard to understand comics?"
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