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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Weismuller's first name?
(a) James.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Gerald.

2. Who openly despised Chaplin and took every possible shot at him?
(a) Hopper.
(b) Valentino.
(c) Barry.
(d) Valentino.

3. With whom did Mary Astor have an affair?
(a) Franklyn Thorpe.
(b) William Hearst.
(c) George Kauffman.
(d) Charlie Chaplin.

4. For whom was Lucky Luciano a bootlegger?
(a) Brents.
(b) Shaw.
(c) Warner.
(d) Lasky.

5. What does "Red Tide" refer to?
(a) Sexual abuse.
(b) Communism.
(c) Drug use.
(d) Suicide.

6. Which actress was branded as being difficult?
(a) Marlene Dietrich.
(b) Marilyn Monroe.
(c) Mae West.
(d) Katharine Hepburn.

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

8. What happened to the tell-all journal in court?
(a) It was burned.
(b) The author was imprisoned.
(c) It was shredded.
(d) It was locked in a box.

9. What drugs did Siegel push?
(a) Prescription medicine.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Heroin.

10. Who sought to ban Mae West's films?
(a) Religious right.
(b) Foreign outlets.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Democrats.

11. How was Chaplin proven innocent of paternity?
(a) Lie-detector test.
(b) Another man came forward.
(c) Blood test.
(d) Rape kit.

12. With whom did Gilbert have a drinking contest?
(a) Chaplin.
(b) Garbo.
(c) Provost.
(d) Fox.

13. Describe Joan Barry's acting work as described in the reading.
(a) Exciting.
(b) Sub-par.
(c) Inappropriate.
(d) Fantastic.

14. What type of actors were labeled "Box Office Poison"?
(a) Pious and righteous.
(b) Fake and gimmicky.
(c) Difficult and obscene.
(d) Moral and delusional.

15. What casino did Siegel help create?
(a) Venetian.
(b) Flamingo.
(c) Harrah's.
(d) Caesar's Palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Joan Barry hit Hollywood?

2. Which company took a chance on Mae West first?

3. What did Flynn claim his involvement was in his case?

4. What is the title called in reference to Thelma Todd?

5. When did the "Suicide Syndrome" occur?

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