Disney WWII Propaganda

Disney WWII Propaganda

8th Grade

7 Qs

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Disney WWII Propaganda

Disney WWII Propaganda

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.1, RI. 9-10.2, RI.11-12.5

+23

Standards-aligned

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. What did the Disney Studios support during World War II? 
A the Axis Powers
B the career of Hal Olsen
C the American war effort
D the construction of ambulances

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. What does the author describe in this article?
A the plots of the “Why We Fight” films created by Disney animators and Frank Capra
B the soldiers Walt Disney rescued while serving as a Red Cross ambulance driver
C the process by which the U.S. Navy designed and built “mosquito boats”
D the contributions that the Disney Studios made to the U.S. in World War II

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence supports the claim that Walt Disney films helped create and maintain“Home Front support”?
A Disney-designed insignia appeared on planes, trucks, flight jackets, and other military equipment during World War II.
B Disney made a film in 1943 that pointed out the benefit of paying taxes in support of the American war effort.
C During World War II, the Disney Studios produced some 400,000 feet of film representing some 68 hours of continuous film.
D While serving as a Red Cross ambulance driver, Walt Disney embellished his ambulance and other vehicles with drawings and cartoon figures.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on this information, what can you infer about the effect of the insignia andemblems designed by Disney artists during World War II?.
A The insignia and emblems probably improved the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II
B The insignia and emblems probably lowered the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.
C The insignia and emblems probably had little effect on the morale and spirit of troops fighting in World War II.
D The insignia and emblems probably made troops fighting in World War II want to watch Disney movies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. What is the central idea of this text?
A Hal Olsen, a retired naval aviation mechanic, started his art career during World War II.
B The Disney Studios made important contributions to the American government and military during World War II.
C At the U.S. Navy’s request, the Disney Studios produced some 90,000 feet of training film to educate sailors on navigation tactics.
D During World War II, the Disney Studios designed a winged tiger flying through a large V for victory for the world famous “Flying Tigers.”

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

6. What is the meaning of the word insignia as it is used in Paragraph 6?
A A distinguishing marks, symbols, or illustrations 
B cartoon characters such as Donald Duck
C sculpture, photography, and other art forms 
D powerful weapons and military equipment

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase could replace “For example” in the second sentence without changing the sentence’s meaning?
A As a result
B In summary
C For instance
D On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2