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Comic Cons
Test Description: Comic Con Conventions
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1) What is the effect of a comic book author writing to address topics such as race, gender, politics, and war?
A
Comic books that address these serious themes are often labeled “graphic novels” or “graphic memoirs.”
B
Comic books about less serious topics are no longer being published.
C
Comic cons are becoming more prevalent throughout the world.
D
A smaller audience is attending comic cons.
2) A venue _______________
A
can be used to organize a large quantity of comic books
B
can only be viewed in a specialized movie theater
C
can be the location of a comic convention or another major event
D
can be bought, sold, or exchanged at a comic convention
3) Which detail from the text supports the idea that the popularity of comic cons has increased with time?
A
The San Diego convention in 1970 attracted about 100 fans, but it has grown to be the largest convention in the United States
B
Fans have the opportunity to display their creativity at comic cons by dressing up as characters from comic books, anime, man
C
Fans at comic cons can have their photo taken with celebrities and get autographs on comic books and posters.
D
Stan Lee is the creator of many of Marvel Comics’ most popular superheroes, including the X-Men and Spider-Man.
4) What is the author’s purpose for writing this book?
A
to persuade the reader that comic books are the best genre to read
B
to entertain the reader with fictional tales about superheroes and fantasy worlds
C
to inform and entertain the reader with the details about the culture of comic cons
D
to inform the reader about the origins and history of Shel Dorf and his family
5) A group of people invited to knowledgeably discuss a subject in front of an audience is called a ______________
A
fandom
B
screening
C
panel
D
readership
6) Which of the following is a fact from the section “Growing Pains and Issues”?
A
With the introduction of movies and video games, the original inspiration for comic cons has been lost.
B
Arguments between fans about who knows the most are a waste of time.
C
The audience for comic books and comic cons has changed for the better.
D
Comic cons can be a place to discuss larger issues in the outside world.
7) What is the author’s point of view on the appeal of comic cons?
A
Comic cons have become large and overwhelming and are therefore no longer enjoyable.
B
Comic cons are one of the only places where fans can meet celebrities and obtain their autographs.
C
Comic cons are losing popularity among young people but gaining popularity in the older generations.
D
Comic cons interest people because they create worlds where ordinary people can become heroes.
8) What was the effect of the success of recent Hollywood movies based on comic books?
A
Comic cons became less popular, and movies more popular.
B
Fans demanded comic books be written solely about superheroes.
C
Comic cons gained popularity in modern culture.
D
Cosplay was eliminated from the comic con experience.
9) Many comic cons could be described as _____________ conventions because they focus on popular ideas communicated through mass media.
A
wizard
B
superhero
C
panel
D
pop culture
10) Which of the following details expresses an opinion?
A
Fans are likely to meet local artists and make new friends at comic cons.
B
Modern culture would be terrible without the presence of comic cons.
C
Some fans camp at ticket booths for days to be sure they get into a comic con.
D
Fans display their own creativity in many ways at comic cons.
11) Leaders sometimes use censorship to keep people from forming their own
A
opinions
B
clubs
C
lines
12) _____________________ is the opposite of diversity.
A
Uniformity
B
Variety
C
Heredity
13) An author is least likely to use __________ to write a memoir.
A
interviews
B
personal experiences
C
memories
14) The opposite of a controversy is ___________
A
a conflict
B
an agreement
C
a conversation
15) Merchandise is the same as ______________
A
items that can be bought and sold
B
manufacturing processes
C
raw materials
16) Publishers and authors usually want ______________ in readership.
A
a decline
B
an increase
C
a disloyalty
17) _________________ takes place at a venue.
A
An event
B
A feast
C
An idea
18) People discuss their __________ at a sales convention
A
video games
B
work
C
injuries
19) Pop culture reveals a society's ________________
A
hierarchy
B
work ethic
C
popular ideas
20) The fandom of a particular show is ______________ it.
A
bored with
B
dedicated to
C
indifferent to
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