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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. When did Weismuller and Velez's wedding end?

2. With whom did Mary Astor have an affair?

3. When did Lupe Velez become a part of the film industry?

4. Who kept a tell-all journal for herself?

5. What was Mae Murray's husband's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scandal involved Mae West?

2. What was the Astor-Thorpe scandal?

3. Describe Francis Farmer.

4. What did Joan Crawford encourage people to do?

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

6. What transitions did the Jazz Age include?

7. Who was Bugsy Siegel?

8. Why was Charlie Chaplin such a part of scandalous headlines?

9. Describe John Gilbert's fall.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading "Hollywood Babylon," in what ways do you think that celebrities are different from 'regular people'? How are they similar?

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

Old Hollywood seems to be full of tragedy. What do you think is the reason for so much tragedy?

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