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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. The producer of which company bailed Iwerks out of trouble?

2. How long did it take Iwerks to complete "Plane Crazy"?

3. When did Ben Hardaway join Lantz's studio?

4. What was Van Beurens major focus?

5. According to the author, in what area did Iwerks struggle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What criticism does Maltin offers about Terry?

2. Describe Mintz's transition to color from black and white.

3. What problems were present in the character of Woody Woodpecker?

4. Why was Warner Brothers so successful?

5. How might Disney have felt vindicated by Universal hiring Lantz?

6. How did Van Beuren obtain his own studio?

7. Describe Lantz's road to success.

8. What is the significance of "Krazy Kat"?

9. What priorities did Mintz have in creating animated features?

10. Describe Paul Terry's rise to success.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the major studios (Paramount, Warner Bros) in the lives of smaller studios like those run by Walt Disney and Fleischer. Describe at least two instances of interference, either positive or negative. Then evaluate whether or not the major studio presence was negative or positive overall.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast UPA, MGM, and Paramount. Which studio was the most successful? The least? Identify unique qualities about each studio and then list similarities between the three.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of Walt Disney's animated features that you are familiar with. Analyze the aspects of animation that you think Walt Disney personally liked or would have liked. If it is a post-death piece, analyze whether or not it is true to Disney's high standards.

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