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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. What was the focus of Italy's films in the years around World War II?
(a) Expressionism.
(b) Epics.
(c) Neo-realism.
(d) Theatrical adaptations.

2. Which of the following directors was not one the greats in 1940s Italy?
(a) Vittorio de Sica.
(b) Cesare Zavattini.
(c) Vincent Minnelli.
(d) Roberto Rossellini.

3. In what year did the Production Code become obsolete?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1968.

4. During the World War II, what types of films did the governments in Europe support?
(a) Propaganda.
(b) Escapist comedies.
(c) Historical dramas.
(d) Sweeping epics.

5. Filmmaker Jean Renoir was the son of what influential artist?
(a) Vincente Renoir.
(b) Pierre Auguste Renoir.
(c) Jean Renoir I.
(d) Marcel LeFever Renoir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear arose about an audience's viewing experience as films grew longer?

2. During World War II, which director became known for his films that examined sex, greed, and the inherent sadism of humans?

3. How large was the tax on foreign film earning in Britain after World War II?

4. During the 1960s in Hollywood, what was the main focus in the industry's mainstream films?

5. As the studios bowed to pressure from outside groups during the Golden Age, what was one of the effects seen on the gangster movies?

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