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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: The Fine and Lively Arts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advertising outlet did William Benton exploit, making him his fortune?
(a) Direct mail.
(b) Billboards.
(c) Sponsoring shorts before films.
(d) Radio advertising.

2. What was Paul Draper's occupation during the 1930's?
(a) Actor.
(b) Playwright.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Dancer.

3. What product did Benton manage after the Depression?
(a) The Boston Globe.
(b) Volkswagen.
(c) Corn Flakes.
(d) Muzak.

4. What was the Actors Union's response to The Cradle Will Rock?
(a) It barred actors from performing it onstage.
(b) It refused to intervene.
(c) It insisted the production go on as scheduled.
(d) It stipulated only five of its members could perform in it.

5. How were the actors able to perform the opening night of The Cradle Will Rock?
(a) They performed it in Spanish.
(b) They performed from the audience.
(c) They performed on the street.
(d) They recorded a performance and broadcast it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What safety practice do coal companies refuse to implement for fear of slowing production in the 1930's?

2. Why was Hiram Sherman removed from Equity leadership?

3. In 1930's Appalachia, what does the KKK assist in setting up?

4. During the Depression, why did farmers systematically stop corn deliveries?

5. What did Arthur Robinson do before entering the financial markets?

(see the answer key)

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