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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. Who thought Mae West was obscene?

2. For whom was Lucky Luciano a bootlegger?

3. Where did Mae West first become famous?

4. How was Chaplin proven innocent of paternity?

5. Who was Thelma Todd's lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the "preservation for American ideals."

2. Who was Bugsy Siegel?

3. What transitions did the Jazz Age include?

4. Describe the "suicide syndrome" of the 1940s.

5. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

6. Describe Francis Farmer.

7. What did Joan Crawford encourage people to do?

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

9. What scandal involved Mae West?

10. Why was Hopper so critical of Charlie Chaplin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Murder seems to be a common theme in Old Hollywood. Some celebrities died mysteriously, like Marilyn Monroe, and others like Sharon Tate were obviously murdered. Describe this trend in Hollywood and why you think this occurs.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the controversy that appeared after "Confidential" came out. How did the gossip rag fare with the Trial of a Hundred Stars? What did this mean for future gossip magazines? What precedent did this trial set?

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, is the amount of talent possessed by stars more or less than it was in the early years of Hollywood? Why? Give at least 3 specific examples.

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