Disney WWII Propaganda

1. What did the Disney Studios support during World War II? 

• A the Axis Powers
• B the career of Hal Olsen
• C the American war effort
• D the construction of ambulances

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2. What does the author describe in this article?

• A the plots of the “Why We Fight” films created by Disney animators and Frank Capra
• B the soldiers Walt Disney rescued while serving as a Red Cross ambulance driver
• C the process by which the U.S. Navy designed and built “mosquito boats”
• D the contributions that the Disney Studios made to the U.S. in World War II

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What evidence supports the claim that Walt Disney films helped create and maintain“Home Front support”?

• A Disney-designed insignia appeared on planes, trucks, flight jackets, and other military equipment during World War II.
• B Disney made a film in 1943 that pointed out the benefit of paying taxes in support of the American war effort.
• C During World War II, the Disney Studios produced some 400,000 feet of film representing some 68 hours of continuous film.
• D While serving as a Red Cross ambulance driver, Walt Disney embellished his ambulance and other vehicles with drawings and cartoon figures.

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Based on this information, what can you infer about the effect of the insignia andemblems designed by Disney artists during World War II?.

• A The insignia and emblems probably improved the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II
• B The insignia and emblems probably lowered the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.
• C The insignia and emblems probably had little effect on the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.
• D The insignia and emblems probably made troops fighting in World War II want to watch Disney movies.

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5. What is the central idea of this text?

• A Hal Olsen, a retired naval aviation mechanic, started his art career during World War II.
• B The Disney Studios made important contributions to the American government and military during World War II.
• C At the U.S. Navy’s request, the Disney Studios produced some 90,000 feet of training film to educate sailors on navigation tactics.
• D During World War II, the Disney Studios designed a winged tiger flying through a large V for victory for the world famous “Flying Tigers.”

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6. What is the meaning of the word insignia as it is used in Paragraph 6?

• A A distinguishing marks, symbols, or illustrations 
• B cartoon characters such as Donald Duck
• C sculpture, photography, and other art forms 
• D powerful weapons and military equipment

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What phrase could replace “For example” in the second sentence without changing the sentence’s meaning?

• A As a result
• B In summary
• C For instance
• D On the other hand

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