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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can be altered to add time lapse without altering rhythm?
(a) Focal energy.
(b) Perspective.
(c) Thought process.
(d) Anger.

2. What other word can describe the use of letters in comics?
(a) Construct.
(b) Method.
(c) Symbol.
(d) Identity.

3. After which century, did artists start to depend on expressions, postures, and backdrops?
(a) 10th.
(b) 16th.
(c) 17th.
(d) 15th.

4. Why does Eisner analyze this particular Spirit story in Chapter 3?
(a) To demonstrate the nature of space and width.
(b) To show how time is realized through sequence.
(c) To demonstrate the alteration of perspective.
(d) To show how images and rhythm are disparate.

5. In a story by Eisner how does he make the text express the sentiment of a scene?
(a) The text is lettered in teardrops.
(b) The text is fragmented across the panel.
(c) The text is lettered in a similar style.
(d) The text is broken into many balloons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does calligraphy relate to sound?

2. How did comics begin?

3. What can hold the whole together through changes of scenery?

4. In "Contract with God" by Eisner, what does the stone tablet suggest?

5. How do balloons function for speech in comics?

(see the answer key)

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