Implicit Questions
Why do you think Lilly didn't like Mickey Mouse's original name Mortimer?
It wasn't youthful. She said it didn't sound right for a little mouse with a happy face.
What is the meaning of betrayed as used in the passage?
disloyal, mislead, deceive someone
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
Why was Disney in a somber mood when he left New York for Los Angeles?
The distributor declined all of Disney's proposals and Disney felt betrayed. He swore to not sell his movies to anyone else ever again.
reaction of excitement or interest, commotion
How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have?
4 (three fingers and a thumb)
What lesson do you think Disney learned from his experience with the distributor?
Disney learned that he was worth more than a fixed amount payment. Wanted to negotiate a better deal for himself than the distributor was offering.
What is mischief?
playful misbehavior, troublemaking, badness
What Disney character almost made Time magazine cover in 1941?
Dumbo
What audience (age) do you think Disney created Mickey Mouse for?
A younger audience but also anyone who enjoys fun animations. Children between 2-10 years old.
What is the meaning of somber as used in the passage?
What were Mickey Mouse's first words spoken?
Hot Dog!
What was different about Disney's third film, Steamboat Willie, when it was produced?
Disney added a soundtrack when silent movies started to become out of date. This movie was a sensation.
The passage talked about silent movies becoming obsolete. What does obsolete mean?
no longer produced, old-fashioned, out of date, old and dated
What was Walt Disney's very first original character?
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit