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The History of Anime RAZ Comprehension

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    Comprehension Questions for History of Anime RAZ Level U
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  • The performances of early actors in black-and-white silent movies were quite ______, with wild expressions and actions.
    dramatic
    ordinary
    confusing
    boring
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  • What was the author's purpose in this text?
    to inform the reader about the effects of World War II
    to inform the reader about the history of anime
    to persuade the reader to watch full-length anime films
    to persuade the reader that anime has improved over time
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  • What was the effect of scroll art requiring time and careful attention to create?
    It could be seen only in museums.
    Only the wealthy could afford it.
    It was sold to people from other countries.
    People got tired of making it.
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  • Which of the following details expresses an opinion?
    Anime is a more interesting art form for storytelling.
    In anime video games, players guide characters on missions.
    Many anime films became hits worldwide.
    The animated film Spirited Away won an Academy Award.
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  • The individual boxes in a comic strip or comic book are called _________.
    panels
    records
    illustrations
    scrolls
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  • What is the main idea of the section "Art for All"?
    Colored woodblock require a different block for each color.
    The word manga came from the artist Katsushika Hokusai.
    "The Blind Man and the Elephant" is a famous manga.
    The history of anime began more than 200 years ago in Japan.
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  • Which event occurred after the end of World War II?
    The art of manga was created.
    Anime was seen on television.
    Motion pictures were created.
    British and American merchants arrived in Japan.
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  • How are shonen and shojo the same?
    They are both about emotions and relationships.
    They are both shown ONLY on Japanese television.
    They both star adventurous and active characters.
    They are both made for girls.
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  • A sketch is __________.
    a quick or rough drawing
    a Japanese form of art
    a finished masterpiece
    a type of cartoon strip
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  • How did anime change in the 1980s and 1990s?
    Japanese studios began to make anime films.
    Anime was finally released in the world.
    Japan would not allow artists to create anime.
    Artists in the United States began to create anime.
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  • How did the start of World War II affect Japanese artists?
    Japanese artists were only allowed to create art that celebrated Japanese values. Some artists left the country and others created their art in secret.
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  • Describe three characteristics that give anime a distinct appearance.
    Detailed backgrounds, exaggerated expressions, very large eyes.
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