Quiz on the history of animation

What is the visual result when the thaumatrope is spun?

• The pictures appear to be in the same place

• The pictures appear to be moving

• The pictures appear to be changing color

• The pictures appear to be disappearing

What did the images on the Phenakistoscope appear to have?

• Static movement

• Fluid movement

• No movement

• Random movement

How does the Phenakistoscope work?

• By projecting images onto a screen

• By combining rapidly moving images to make them look like one moving image

• By using a series of mirrors

• By using a light source to create shadows

Who is associated with the invention of the Phenakistoscope?

• Thomas Edison

• Joseph Plateau

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

What is a zoetrope?

• A type of early animation device

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of vehicle

• A type of plant

Where are the pictures located in a zoetrope?

• On the inside of the carousel

• On the outside of the carousel

• On the top of the carousel

• On the bottom of the carousel

What is the main function of the windows in a zoetrope?

• To allow viewers to see the pictures move

• To let light in

• To produce sound

• To control the speed

What is the purpose of the pictures inside a zoetrope?

• To create the illusion of movement

• To provide light

• To produce sound

• To generate electricity

The earliest moving picture was created by Edweard Muybridge, and it was created to:

• Prove that all 4 of a horse's feet came off the ground at the same time during a run.

• Prove that a horse's rider made no difference to the way a horse ran

• Create a film that would generate a profit in movie theaters.

• Prove that moving pictures are an actual thing.

The earliest animated film was titled:

• Early Animated Film

• Steamboat Willie

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

• Humorous Phases of Funny Faces