Graphic Novels… A Quiz by Susan Morgan

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A graphic novel can best be defined as: a)a novel containing graphic sex or violence b)a collection of vividly illustrated short stories published as a volume or a series of volumes c)a novel written and published in Japan d)a series of drawings that tell a story without written text

What critically and commercially successful book is credited with establishing “graphic novel” as a book publishing term? a)Will Eisner’s A Contract with God, and Other Tenement Stories b)Frank Miller’s Batman: The Dark Knight Returns c)Rich Veitch’s Heartburst d)Jim Steranko’s Red Tide

During what era were the Classics Illustrated published? a)1920s b)1890s c)1940s d)1960s

What major historical event is integral to the story of Persepolis ? a)atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima b)Japanese attack Pearl Harbor c)Fall of Berlin Wall d)Islamic Revolution in Iran

Name the author of Persepolis : a)Daniel Crowe b)Marjane Satrapi c)Jonathan Lewis d)Paula Dini

Which graphic novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986? a)Batman: The Dark Knight Returns b)Peresopolis c)Maus d)Swamp Thing

What Marvel Comics hero is played by Hugh Jackman? a)Colossus b)Wolverine c)Spiderman d)Iceman

Name the artist who drew the X-Men. a)Brian Williamson b)Jessica Abel c)James Lyle d)Jack Kirby

What is the average age of comic book readers? a)15 b)38 c)25 d)10

What is the Japanese word for comics? a)xing da b)anime c)manga d)sentais

Why should high school libraries to carry graphic novels? a)Most graphic novels have AR tests. b) They are easy to read. c)They stimulate readers to explore other literature. d)They introduce students to Japanese language.

What is Mrs. Morgan’s favorite graphic novel? a)Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth b)American Born Chinese c)Persepolis d)The League of Extraordinary Gentleman

Resources Lavin, Michael R. (2008, July 28). Graphic Novels Resources for Teachers and Librarians. Retrieved May 6, 2009, from UB Libraries Web site: s/ s/ Bolan, Kimberly (2008). Graphic Novels, Manga & Anime. Retrieved May 6, 2009, Web site: phic_novels.pdf Graphic novel. (2009, April 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:22, May 7, 2009, from oldid= oldid=