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

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

3. Who thought Mae West was obscene?
(a) Mary Pickford.
(b) Mary Payton.
(c) Mary Pigton.
(d) Mary Pitton.

4. Who was Thelma Todd's lover?
(a) Ren Weatherford.
(b) Roland West.
(c) Rufus Wainright.
(d) Reginald Warrington.

5. When did the "Suicide Syndrome" occur?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1930s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Joan Barry's acting work as described in the reading.

2. Besides Mae West, who else was dubbed unwholesome?

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

4. Why was Flynn's case dismissed?

5. How much per week did John Gilbert earn in 1928?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charlie Chaplin's relationship with Joan Barry.

2. Who was Lupe Velez?

3. Why and how were many politicians against the movie industry?

4. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

5. Why was Hopper so critical of Charlie Chaplin?

6. What did the term "box office poison" mean?

7. Why was the introduction of talkies significant?

8. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

9. How did Joan Barry prepare for her movie roles?

10. Describe Francis Farmer.

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