Quiz on Comics and Graphic Novels

What is the primary characteristic of comics as an artistic medium?

• It is only found in books.

• It is always humorous.

• It combines words and pictures.

• It only includes pictures.

Which of the following is NOT a type of comic book mentioned in the class discussion last week?

• Superhero

• Slice-of-Life

• Horror

• Romantic

What distinguishes graphic novels from comics?

• They are always humorous.

• They have a standard size.

• They are published in comic-strip format.

• They cannot include illustrations.

What is a key feature of graphic novels?

• They have no text.

• They are only for children.

• They use color and panels.

• They are always black and white.

Which of the following is a main issue in comic book translation?

• Eliminating humor.

• Changing the genre.

• Fitting translated text into speech bubbles.

• Translating the artwork.

What does the term 'localization' refer to in comic translation?

• Using the same font as the original.

• Translating text literally.

• Adapting content to fit the target culture.

• Removing all humor.

What is one of the factors that influences why a comic book is translated?

• The color of the illustrations.

• The number of pages.

• The taste of the publisher.

• The size of the comic.

Which comic is from U.S.A?

• Mickey Mouse

• Dragon Ball

• Asterix

• Naruto

What is one of the comic translation strategies mentioned?

• Content must remain unchanged.

• Content can be deleted.

• Content must be translated literally.

• Content cannot be culturally adapted.

What is a common challenge when translating humor in comics?

• Using the same font.

• Eliminating all jokes.

• Maintaining the original artwork.

• Translating puns literally.