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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
    confusing
    boring
    ordinary
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  • What was the author's purpose in this text?
    to inform the reader about the history of anime
    to persuade the reader that anime has improved over time
    to persuade the reader to watch full-length anime films
    to inform the reader about the effects of World War II
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  • What was the effect of scroll art requiring time and careful attention to create?
    It was sold to people from other countries.
    It could be seen only in museums.
    People got tired of making it.
    Only the wealthy could afford it.
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  • Which of the following details expresses an opinion?
    The animated film Spirited Away won an Academy Award.
    In anime video games, players guide characters on missions.
    Many anime films became hits worldwide.
    Anime is a more interesting art form for storytelling.
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  • The individual boxes in a comic strip or comic book are called _________.
    records
    panels
    scrolls
    illustrations
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  • What is the main idea of the section "Art for All"?
    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.
    Colored woodblock require a different block for each color.
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  • Which event occurred after the end of World War II?
    Anime was seen on television.
    The art of manga was created.
    British and American merchants arrived in Japan.
    Motion pictures were created.
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  • How are shonen and shojo the same?
    They are both made for girls.
    They are both shown ONLY on Japanese television.
    They both star adventurous and active characters.
    They are both about emotions and relationships.
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  • A sketch is __________.
    a type of cartoon strip
    a quick or rough drawing
    a Japanese form of art
    a finished masterpiece
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  • How did anime change in the 1980s and 1990s?
    Anime was finally released in the world.
    Artists in the United States began to create anime.
    Japanese studios began to make anime films.
    Japan would not allow artists 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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