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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilbert's first talkie was referred to as ___________.
(a) "Smackie."
(b) "Scarie."
(c) "Badie."
(d) "Shriekie."

2. When was William fox cast out of his own company?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1938.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1945.

3. What was the name of the man who tried to sabotage Chaplin's first marriage?
(a) Louis Mayer.
(b) Luke Manson.
(c) Lance Maximus.
(d) Larry Mortin.

4. Which reason did Olive Thomas have for killing herself?
(a) She did not get a major movie role.
(b) She was discovered having an affair with the producer of a studio.
(c) She found out that she had a liver ailment.
(d) She failed to score a large amount of heroin for her husband.

5. Who blackmailed Clara Bow?
(a) Her secretary.
(b) Her doctor.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mae Murray's husband's name?

2. What was Hays' biggest contribution to Hollywood?

3. Who was Mary Mills' mother?

4. How many names were in the Doom Book?

5. In the early film industry, what inspired a manic film style?

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