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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.
    ordinary
    boring
    confusing
    dramatic
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  • What was the author's purpose in this text?
    to inform the reader about the history of anime
    to inform the reader about the effects of World War II
    to persuade the reader that anime has improved over time
    to persuade the reader to watch full-length anime films
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  • What was the effect of scroll art requiring time and careful attention to create?
    Only the wealthy could afford it.
    It was sold to people from other countries.
    People got tired of making it.
    It could be seen only in museums.
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  • Which of the following details expresses an opinion?
    Many anime films became hits worldwide.
    The animated film Spirited Away won an Academy Award.
    Anime is a more interesting art form for storytelling.
    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 _________.
    illustrations
    records
    scrolls
    panels
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  • What is the main idea of the section "Art for All"?
    "The Blind Man and the Elephant" is a famous manga.
    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.
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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 shown ONLY on Japanese television.
    They are both made for girls.
    They are both about emotions and relationships.
    They both star adventurous and active characters.
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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?
    Japan would not allow artists to create anime.
    Anime was finally released in the world.
    Japanese studios began to make anime films.
    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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