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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Silent Era.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is often considered to be the first true animated cartoon?
(a) Gertie the Dinosaur.
(b) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
(c) Little Nemo.
(d) Betty Boop.

2. In which century was animation invented?
(a) 20th.
(b) 19th.
(c) 21st.
(d) 18th.

3. What is a nickname for celluloid?
(a) Cellu.
(b) Cel.
(c) Ulo.
(d) Loid.

4. According to those that did not believe that animation was real, what was McCay using to trick the audience?
(a) Actual animals.
(b) Ropes.
(c) Films.
(d) Wires.

5. Where was Emile Cohl from?
(a) France.
(b) United Kingdom.
(c) Russia.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was McCay's first feature?

2. Which of the following describes McCay's first feature?

3. What is considered the first animated cartoon?

4. When was Gertie the Dinosaur released?

5. Who is described as a "legendary animator and entrepreneur" in the beginning of animation?

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