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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. What was the last film that Disney actually worked on?
(a) Aladdin.
(b) The Jungle Book.
(c) Mary Poppins.
(d) Fantasia.

2. Which of the following films did Disney actually work on?
(a) Curious George.
(b) Aladdin.
(c) Sleeping Beauty.
(d) Beauty and the Beast.

3. What was the name of the feature Fleischer worked on with the American Museum of Natural History?
(a) Dinosaurs.
(b) Cavemen.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Science.

4. Which of the following was Disney's first instant success?
(a) The Lion King.
(b) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
(c) Fantasia.
(d) Mickey Mouse.

5. In the early days of animation, how many drawings were required per minute?
(a) 500.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 3,000.
(d) 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is often considered to be the first true animated cartoon?

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

3. When did Bray apply for a patent?

4. What was Disney's first animated feature?

5. In which century was animation invented?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe three of Disney's legendary works.

2. Why was the audience skeptical of McCay?

3. What were the consequences of Fleischer being a bad businessman?

4. Describe McCay's inspiration and uprising.

5. Describe the "bouncing ball" that Fleischer created.

6. Describe Disney's rocky start in the animation industry.

7. Why did Disney's success slow down during World War II?

8. Describe the strike that Disney employees put on.

9. Describe "Little Nemo."

10. What was Fleischer's relationship with Paramount?

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