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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Flashback: A Brief History of Film Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Post-World War II, who was Italy's most prominent director?
(a) Lorenzo Trattoria.
(b) Ingmar Bergman.
(c) Federico Fellini.
(d) Vittorio Rossellini.

2. Which of the following was not one of the the Big Five studios in the Golden Age of the Studio?
(a) Universal.
(b) Paramount.
(c) Warner Bros.
(d) RKO.

3. During World War II, which director became known for his films that examined sex, greed, and the inherent sadism of humans?
(a) John Huston.
(b) Billy Wilder.
(c) Alfred Hitchcock.
(d) Orson Welles.

4. Which artist pushed the boundaries on sex and violence on film?
(a) Fritz Lang.
(b) Frida Kahlo.
(c) Salvador Dali.
(d) F.W. Murnau.

5. Which of the following was not one of the main focuses of the film-making committees in the Golden Age of the Studio?
(a) Genres.
(b) Story.
(c) Studios
(d) Stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Harold Lloyd's trademark?

2. Which of the following was not one of the Little Three in the Golden Age of the Studio?

3. For what company did Griffith work?

4. What was the focus of Italy's films in the years around World War II?

5. Which Eastern European country became a strong force in the international film community in the sixties?

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