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Walt Disney Goes to War Quiz

Question 1 of 5

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What did the Disney Studios support during World War II?

Select one of the following:

  • the Axis Powers

  • the career of Hal Olsen

  • the American war effort

  • the construction of ambulances

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

1

Read these sentences from the text:

“An important factor ensuring America’s ultimate victory over the Axis Powers in World War II was the overwhelming and unwavering support of the Home Front. Contributing much to creating and maintaining that Home Front support were Walt Disney films.”

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

Select one of the following:

  • Disney-designed insignia appeared on planes, trucks, flight jackets, and other military equipment during World War II.

  • Disney made a film in 1943 that pointed out the benefit of paying taxes in support of the American war effort.

  • During World War II, the Disney Studios produced some 400,000 feet of film representing some 68 hours of continuous film.

  • 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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Question 3 of 5

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Read this paragraph from the text:

“During World War I, while serving as a Red Cross ambulance driver, Walt Disney embellished his ambulance and other vehicles with drawings and cartoon figures. Thus, he came to appreciate the importance of humorous insignia to unit morale and esprit de corps. It is not surprising, therefore, that during World War II Disney artists often used their talents to design military insignia and emblems.”

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

Select one of the following:

  • The insignia and emblems probably improved the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.

  • The insignia and emblems probably lowered the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.

  • The insignia and emblems probably had little effect on the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.

  • The insignia and emblems probably made troops fighting in World War II want to watch Disney movies.

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

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Read these sentences from the text:

“It is not surprising, therefore, that during World War II Disney artists often used their talents to design military insignia and emblems.

“For example, in 1942 the Navy asked Disney to design an emblem appropriate for its new fleet of Navy torpedo boats known as ‘mosquito boats.’ In response, Disney provided its famous emblem of a mosquito riding a torpedo, which soon adorned all of the newly constructed PT boats.”

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

Select one of the following:

  • as a result

  • in summary

  • for instance

  • on the other hand

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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What is the main idea of this text?

Select one of the following:

  • Hal Olsen, a retired naval aviation mechanic, started his art career during World War II.

  • At the U.S. Navy’s request, the Disney Studios produced some 90,000 feet of training film to educate sailors on navigation tactics.

  • The Disney Studios made important contributions to the American government and military during World War II.

  • 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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