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The History of Anime RAZ Comprehension

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