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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. Mamet says that the perfect movie doesn't have any what?
(a) Cuts.
(b) Characters.
(c) Scenes.
(d) Dialogue.

2. Mamet cited Aristotle in saying there is no such thing as what?
(a) Character.
(b) Plot.
(c) A tragic ending.
(d) A happy ending.

3. What is the rule which Mamet says means "Keep it simple, stupid"?
(a) Shooting rule.
(b) Film rule.
(c) KISS rule.
(d) Idiot rule.

4. What, according to Mamet, is the answer to, "Where do we put the camera?"
(a) Over there.
(b) In an interesting angle.
(c) On the floor.
(d) Here.

5. Counterculture architecture was based on designing buildings based on what?
(a) The natural surroundings.
(b) The setting.
(c) The weather.
(d) How the architect felt.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mamet in Chapter 3, "To get into the scene late and to get out early is to demonstrate _____ for your audience."

2. Who directed Casablanca?

3. Who wrote The Uses of Enchantment?

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

5. What did the pig do in the ending of the story in Chapter 5?

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