East Asian Literature and Theater Quiz

What major classical Chinese literature have undergone multiple adaptations for modern integration?

Journey to the West and The Three Kingdoms

What influenced the enlightenment of modern Korean literature?

The emergence of western style schools and newspapers

What Japanese theatrical act is widely famous even in western countries?

Kabuki

In modern literary genres, what would be the classification of Japanese haiku and tanka?

Flash fiction Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the unique development of Korean literature?

The creation of the hangul by King Sejong Signup and view all the answers

Why is Japanese literature more appealing when compared to its Chinese counterparts?

It was more emotional and subjective Signup and view all the answers

Who was one of the earliest North American cartoonist to work in the American comic book industry?

William Erwin Eisner Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the earliest known comic book character developed by William Eisner?

The Spirit Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the pioneer of the American animation industry?

Walt Disney Signup and view all the answers

What changes did Stan Lee introduce in the development of comic book superheroes?

He introduced characters with flawed humanities Signup and view all the answers

What literary work of Ian McEwan was adapted into a movie that won the Oscars?

Atonement Signup and view all the answers

What quote from Antoine DeSainte-Exupery’s The Little Prince implies devotion?

"It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important." Signup and view all the answers

Why was Lewis Carrol’s Jabberwocky classified under the genre of literary nonsense?

Because he uses unique and made up words to express thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What were the titles of Lewis Carrol’s critically acclaimed works?

Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Signup and view all the answers

What literary work by Victor Hugo was converted by Walt Disney into an animated movie?

Hunchback of Notre Dame Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jane Austen receive little fame in her time from her highly acclaimed book Pride and Prejudice?

The book was written anonymously and female authors were not well-received then Signup and view all the answers

What is a core attribute of most traditional Chinese Literature?

Incorporating philosophical concepts and teachings Signup and view all the answers

Which major classical Chinese Literature has undergone multiple adaptations for modern integration?

Journey to the West Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the development of modern Korean literature?

The emergence of western style schools and newspapers Signup and view all the answers

What is a widely famous Japanese theatrical act, even in western countries?

Kabuki Signup and view all the answers

In modern literary genres, what would be the classification of Japanese haiku and tanka?

Flash fiction Signup and view all the answers

Why do Bollywood films always contain dance scenes?

To portray the character's feelings through dance Signup and view all the answers

Who was the earliest known comic book character developed by William Eisner?

The Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What made The Spirit uniquely different from the other crime fighting characters of his time?

He was the only middle class character Signup and view all the answers

Who was the pioneer of speculative fiction as a subgenre of science fiction?

Robert Anson Heinlen Signup and view all the answers

What was different about speculative fiction as compared to other subgenres of science fiction?

It emphasizes critical thinking in its plot and poses provocative situations Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the primary creative leader of Marvel Comics?

Stan Lee Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the character that Stan Lee would consider 'the first superhero'?

The Scarlet Pimpernel Signup and view all the answers

What changes did Stan Lee introduce in the development of comic book superheroes?

He gave the characters flawed humanities that were more relatable compared to their idealistic archetypes Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the pioneer of the American animation industry?

Walt Disney Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the first short cartoons produced by Walt Disney?

Newman’s Laugh-O-Grams Europe Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jane Austen receive little fame in her time from her highly acclaimed book Pride and Prejudice?

The book was written anonymously and female authors were not well-received then Signup and view all the answers

East Asian Literature and Theater Quiz

Questions and Answers

What major classical Chinese literature have undergone multiple adaptations for modern integration?

What influenced the enlightenment of modern Korean literature?

What Japanese theatrical act is widely famous even in western countries?

In modern literary genres, what would be the classification of Japanese haiku and tanka?

What factor contributed to the unique development of Korean literature?

Why is Japanese literature more appealing when compared to its Chinese counterparts?

Who was one of the earliest North American cartoonist to work in the American comic book industry?

What was the name of the earliest known comic book character developed by William Eisner?

Who was known as the pioneer of the American animation industry?

What changes did Stan Lee introduce in the development of comic book superheroes?

What literary work of Ian McEwan was adapted into a movie that won the Oscars?

What quote from Antoine DeSainte-Exupery’s The Little Prince implies devotion?

Why was Lewis Carrol’s Jabberwocky classified under the genre of literary nonsense?

What were the titles of Lewis Carrol’s critically acclaimed works?

What literary work by Victor Hugo was converted by Walt Disney into an animated movie?

Why did Jane Austen receive little fame in her time from her highly acclaimed book Pride and Prejudice?

What is a core attribute of most traditional Chinese Literature?

Which major classical Chinese Literature has undergone multiple adaptations for modern integration?

What influenced the development of modern Korean literature?

What is a widely famous Japanese theatrical act, even in western countries?

In modern literary genres, what would be the classification of Japanese haiku and tanka?

Why do Bollywood films always contain dance scenes?

Who was the earliest known comic book character developed by William Eisner?

What made The Spirit uniquely different from the other crime fighting characters of his time?

Who was the pioneer of speculative fiction as a subgenre of science fiction?

What was different about speculative fiction as compared to other subgenres of science fiction?

Who was known as the primary creative leader of Marvel Comics?

What was the name of the character that Stan Lee would consider 'the first superhero'?

What changes did Stan Lee introduce in the development of comic book superheroes?

Who was known as the pioneer of the American animation industry?

What was the title of the first short cartoons produced by Walt Disney?

Why did Jane Austen receive little fame in her time from her highly acclaimed book Pride and Prejudice?

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