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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Tasks of the Director.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mamet cited Aristotle in saying there is no such thing as what?
(a) Plot.
(b) A tragic ending.
(c) A happy ending.
(d) Character.

2. Counterculture architecture was based on designing buildings based on what?
(a) The weather.
(b) How the architect felt.
(c) The natural surroundings.
(d) The setting.

3. Mamet says in Chapter 1 that it is the __________ that makes the movie. What was he talking about?
(a) Shot.
(b) Actor.
(c) Director.
(d) Plan.

4. According to Mamet, what do actors talk about, which does not exist on the stage?
(a) Arc of the film.
(b) Character.
(c) Obstacle.
(d) Motivation.

5. According to Mamet, what was his response to "lovely enthusiasts who will aver that the purpose of modern art is not to be liked"?
(a) "Get a life."
(b) "Learn a craft."
(c) "Oh, grow up."
(d) "Let's get it over with."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mamet, most actors in film and stage today are what?

2. Mamet says in Chapter 1 that if the film follows the protagonist around, what he does had better be what?

3. A good writer only gets better by learning to do what, according to Mamet?

4. In the scenario in Chapter 2, how early did the protagonist arrive to the class?

5. According to Mamet in Chapter 3, "To get into the scene late and to get out early is to demonstrate _____ for your audience."

(see the answer key)

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