Exploring Story Beginnings in Animated Films

What metaphor does Michael Arndt use to describe the process of writing a screenplay?

• Navigating a maze

• Running a marathon

• Climbing a mountain blindfolded

• Solving a puzzle

According to Michael Arndt, what is often the real problem when a film doesn't work?

• The beginning

• The dialogue

• The ending

• The characters

How long is a typical screenplay according to Michael Arndt?

• 50 pages

• 75 pages

• 100 pages

• 150 pages

What is the first thing you should do when introducing your main character?

• Show their flaw

• Introduce the antagonist

• Introduce their family

• Show them doing what they love most

What is essential to give your main character besides their grand passion?

• A sidekick

• A hidden flaw

• A superpower

• A secret identity

What does Michael Arndt refer to as 'storm clouds on the horizon'?

• The character's flaw

• The character's goal

• Impending trouble

• The character's backstory

What event in 'Toy Story' serves as the inciting incident?

• Woody getting lost

• Buzz arriving

• Andy moving away

• Woody breaking

In 'Finding Nemo', what happens to Marlin's family?

• They move to a new home

• They get killed by a barracuda

• They get lost

• They find a treasure

What choice does Woody make that creates a crisis in 'Toy Story'?

• He hides from the other toys

• He decides to leave Andy's room

• He befriends Buzz

• He tries to push Buzz behind the desk

What is the result of Marlin's overprotectiveness in 'Finding Nemo'?

• Nemo stays safe

• Nemo gets lost

• Nemo gets caught by a diver

• Nemo finds a new friend