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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname was used in reference to Hays?
(a) Skimpy.
(b) Shifty.
(c) Shanty.
(d) Surely.

2. At the time of his second divorce, how much was Chaplin worth?
(a) $5 million.
(b) $12 million.
(c) $16 million.
(d) $1 billion.

3. At what age did Arbuckle die?
(a) 36.
(b) 56.
(c) 26.
(d) 46.

4. What was referred to as "joy powder"?
(a) Anti-depressants.
(b) The film industry.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Cocaine.

5. Who found William Desmond Taylor's body?
(a) His servant.
(b) His boss.
(c) Mary Mills.
(d) Fatty Arbuckle.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Clara Bow have to pay a large sum of money after an affair?

2. How old was Chaplin's first wife when they met?

3. How many extras were required for Griffith's Babylon?

4. Which film was inspired by Chaplin's girlfriend Peggy?

5. Who was often conversing with "nymphets"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the film industry during Griffith's time.

2. Why wasn't there any evidence relating to William Desmond Taylor's death?

3. Who were Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons?

4. Was it possible to clean up Hollywood? Why or why not?

5. What was the" Doom Book"?

6. What was the purpose of Griffith's elephants?

7. Who was Peggy Hopkins Joyce?

8. What type of movie style did drug use influence? What movie made this style famous?

9. Describe Charlie Chaplin's first wife.

10. Describe Charlie Chaplin's relationship with Lillita McMurray.

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