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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.
    boring
    dramatic
    confusing
    ordinary
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  • What was the author's purpose in this text?
    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
    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 could be seen only in museums.
    It was sold to people from other countries.
    People got tired of making it.
    Only the wealthy could afford 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
    scrolls
    illustrations
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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 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.
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  • Which event occurred after the end of World War II?
    Anime was seen on television.
    British and American merchants arrived in Japan.
    The art of manga was created.
    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 about emotions and relationships.
    They are both made for girls.
    They both star adventurous and active characters.
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  • A sketch is __________.
    a type of cartoon strip
    a finished masterpiece
    a Japanese form of art
    a quick or rough drawing
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  • How did anime change in the 1980s and 1990s?
    Anime was finally released in the world.
    Japanese studios began to make anime films.
    Artists in the United States began to create anime.
    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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