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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
    ordinary
    boring
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  • What was the author's purpose in this text?
    to persuade the reader that anime has improved over time
    to inform the reader about the effects of World War II
    to persuade the reader to watch full-length anime films
    to inform the reader about the history of anime
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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.
    Anime is a more interesting art form for storytelling.
    Many anime films became hits worldwide.
    In anime video games, players guide characters on missions.
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  • The individual boxes in a comic strip or comic book are called _________.
    records
    illustrations
    panels
    scrolls
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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 history of anime began more than 200 years ago in Japan.
    Colored woodblock require a different block for each color.
    "The Blind Man and the Elephant" is a famous manga.
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  • Which event occurred after the end of World War II?
    British and American merchants arrived in Japan.
    Motion pictures were created.
    The art of manga was created.
    Anime was seen on television.
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  • How are shonen and shojo the same?
    They both star adventurous and active characters.
    They are both about emotions and relationships.
    They are both made for girls.
    They are both shown ONLY on Japanese television.
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  • A sketch is __________.
    a Japanese form of art
    a quick or rough drawing
    a type of cartoon strip
    a finished masterpiece
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  • How did anime change in the 1980s and 1990s?
    Japanese studios began to make anime films.
    Artists in the United States began to create anime.
    Japan would not allow artists to create anime.
    Anime was finally released in the world.
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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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