In political cartoons, two animals are used to represent the two major political parties. Which animal represents each party? A.
elephant—Republican party
lion—Democratic party
B.
donkey—Republican party
elephant—Democratic party
C.
lion—Republican party
donkey—Democratic party
D.
elephant—Republican party
donkey—Democratic party

A political cartoon shows the history of an era. Which of the following would you most expect to see in a political cartoon from the late 1700s?
A.
planes, map of Europe, Nazi flag
B.
teapots, ships with British flags, white men in wigs
C.
weather forecaster, hurricane, New Orleans
D.
African Americans with the caption “Free at Last”

An analysis of any political cartoon would include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
Are there captions or labels?
B.
Was there an event that inspired the cartoon?
C.
Was the donkey or elephant symbol used in the cartoon?
D.
What is the cartoonist saying?

Which of the following is the BEST interpretation of an eagle in an American political cartoon?
A.
immigration
B.
travel
C.
protection
D.
freedom

A political cartoon shows the White House crumbling and falling down. What is the technique and message that the cartoonist is using?
A.
exaggeration; the White House is very old
B.
caricature; the presidency is weak
C.
symbolism; the presidency is weak
D.
analogy; the White House is very old