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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. Which director became renowned for his use of long takes to evoke a darker mood?
(a) Enst Lubitsch.
(b) F.W. Murnau.
(c) Fritz Lang.
(d) Lev Kuleshov.

2. What sort of performers were ideal candidates for comedy shorts in the 1920s?
(a) Dancers.
(b) Vaudeville.
(c) Singers.
(d) Shakespearean.

3. In what year was the Production Code revised in the decade following World War II?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1958.

4. What was the name of France's sudden revitalization in their film industry in the 1950s?
(a) Cinema Noir.
(b) Golden Era.
(c) Film du Prince.
(d) New Wave.

5. What visual effect did Abel Gance develop?
(a) Explosions.
(b) Staged combat.
(c) Framing.
(d) Polyvision.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Britain began to focus on literary and theatrical stage adaptations for their film industry in the years surrounding World War II, what renowned actor became particularly lauded for his work in this area?

2. What animal did Eadward Muybridge photograph?

3. For what reason did many great artists leave Europe for America in the 1930s?

4. During the Golden Age, what part of the film was frequently lost in favor of the star performer's special skills?

5. In England in the 1930s, what sociologist announced that films could be a powerful tool for social reform?

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