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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Pig—The Movie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What actress did Mamet mention in the footnotes of Chapter 5 as an actress who could truly act?
(a) Mary Astor.
(b) Susan Sarandon.
(c) Meryl Streep.
(d) Donna Reed.

2. Anytime anyone does what, "that's a counterforce"?
(a) Narrates the back-story.
(b) Extols empathy.
(c) Tells the truth.
(d) Shows emotion.

3. Which chapter did Mamet recommend the students read in, A Practical Handbook for the Actor?
(a) Analysis.
(b) Dictation.
(c) Character.
(d) Structure.

4. What does Mamet say happens when the problem posited by the scene is over?
(a) The objective is attained.
(b) The scene is over.
(c) The next scene begins.
(d) The film is over.

5. According to Mamet, what was his response to "lovely enthusiasts who will aver that the purpose of modern art is not to be liked"?
(a) "Get a life."
(b) "Learn a craft."
(c) "Let's get it over with."
(d) "Oh, grow up."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Stanislavsky say is needed alone to support the text?

2. The study of what is very useful for directors, according to Mamet?

3. What does Mamet say is a bad idea for the third beat in Chapter 2?

4. What is the term which means "it works correctly on paper but for some reason doesn't work when we get it on its feet"?

5. Who did Mamet compare with Frank Capra in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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