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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Vocabulary of Comics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does McCloud call the "ultimate abstraction?"
(a) Movies
(b) Pictographs
(c) Ideas
(d) Words

2. What additional early examples of comics does the author mention but NOT cover?
(a) Trajan's column
(b) Greek painting
(c) All of the above
(d) Japanese scrolls

3. 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?
(a) "His car hit me!"
(b) "He hit my car!"
(c) "His car hit my car!"
(d) "He hit me!"

4. What was the name of Max Ernst's surreal plate sequence?
(a) Carved Novel
(b) Collage Novel
(c) Woodcut Novels
(d) Graphic Novel

5. Who first observed that people growing up in the late 20th century wanted roles more than goals?
(a) McLuhan
(b) Stan Lee
(c) Dave McKean
(d) Sergio Argonnes

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of the sequel to "A Harlot's Progress?"

2. How are Egyptian paintings read?

3. What new law was created to protect Töpffer's new art form following the successful publication of "A Harlot's Progress" and its sequel?

4. Who painted "The Treachery of Images?"

5. Who was the woodcut artist known for his silent "Woodcut Novels" of fables?

(see the answer key)

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