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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. When did Lupe Velez become a part of the film industry?
(a) Early 1930s.
(b) Late 1910s.
(c) Early 1920s.
(d) Late 1920s

2. What were those successful in the talkie industry dubbed?
(a) Lucky Stars.
(b) Lucky Charms.
(c) Lucky Babes.
(d) Lucky Talkers.

3. At one time, how much money did Adolph Zukor have?
(a) $10 million.
(b) $2 million.
(c) $40 million.
(d) $5 billion.

4. Who was one of the first stars to fall during the Jazz Age due to lack of transitional power?
(a) Charlie Chaplin.
(b) John Gilbert.
(c) Marion Davies.
(d) Rudolph Valentino.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who discovered the tell-all journal kept by an actress?

3. What does "Enditalls" refer to?

4. When did Weismuller and Velez's wedding end?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What transitions did the Jazz Age include?

2. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

3. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

4. How did the religious right react to the film industry, specifically the way different stars behaved?

5. What did Joan Crawford encourage people to do?

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

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

8. What role does suicide seem to play in the film industry and Hollywood?

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

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

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