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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Where Do You Put the Camera?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said the following: when we have two theories, each of which adequately describes a phenomenon, always pick the simpler?
(a) Eisenstein.
(b) William of Occam.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Einstein.

2. In what area did Mamet have greater experience in when writing the book?
(a) Film criticism.
(b) Acting.
(c) Stage directing.
(d) Screenwriting.

3. What is the first way suggested by students in the class for shooting a scene of a bunch of people coming to class?
(a) From below.
(b) From above.
(c) At head level.
(d) As a closeup.

4. Mamet says you should always do things in what way, in order to make the best movie?
(a) The most frugal way.
(b) The most artistic way.
(c) The least interesting way.
(d) The most interesting way.

5. Chapter 1 deals with what element of the process of directing?
(a) Characterization.
(b) Narration.
(c) Storytelling.
(d) Structure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term means a filmmaker, usually a director, who exercises creative control over his or her works and has a strong personal style?

2. Who said that the point is what happens to he hero, not what happens to the writer?

3. According to Mamet, it is essential to cut that which has what to us?

4. Where was Mamet teaching in the fall of 1987?

5. What is the rule which Mamet says means "Keep it simple, stupid"?

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