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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many witnesses were there at Hearst's trial?

4. Who blackmailed Clara Bow?

5. Who is referred to as the "movie director as God"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Was scandal more prominent in the Golden Age of Hollywood or in modern Hollywood? Why do you think so?

4. Describe Rudolph Valentino's love life.

5. Who were Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons?

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

7. How did Ince get shot?

8. What scandal surrounded Clara Bow?

9. Describe Charlie Chaplin's first wife.

10. How did Griffith's "Babylon" break Hollywood standards?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Olive Thomas' death significant to Hollywood's Golden Age?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the scandal revolving around Lana Turner and Johnny Valentine. Why did Valentine die? Was his death justifiable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe "Red Tide." What were the two groups involved in the "Red Hunt"? What were the benefits and downfalls of the "Red Hunt," if any?

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