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