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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. The district attorney of which city overturned Flynn's case dismissal?

2. With whom did Mary Astor have an affair?

3. What was Frances Farmer dubbed?

4. Who was Thelma Todd's lover?

5. For whom was Lucky Luciano a bootlegger?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

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

3. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

4. Who was Bugsy Siegel?

5. What scandal involved Thelma Todd?

6. Who was Lupe Velez?

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

8. Describe John Gilbert's fall.

9. Why was the introduction of talkies significant?

10. Describe the "preservation for American ideals."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Why were some politicians against the film industry? How did they display this anger? What does this tell you about both politics and the film industry?

Essay Topic 3

What is Charlie Chaplin's significance in film history? Describe the scandal in Chaplin's life. If he existed today, would he be able to be a star? Why or why not?

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