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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. Whose method relies on a succession of images juxtaposed so that the contrast moves the story forward?
(a) Capra.
(b) Morrison.
(c) Eisenstein.
(d) Einstein.

2. Mamet says in Chapter 1 that it is the __________ that makes the movie. What was he talking about?
(a) Shot.
(b) Plan.
(c) Director.
(d) Actor.

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

4. Mamet says that the house has to look like a house. The ______ doesn't have to look like a house.
(a) The door.
(b) The steps.
(c) Nail.
(d) The window.

5. According to Mamet, storytellers need to be warned against falling into what?
(a) Narration.
(b) Characterization.
(c) Circularity.
(d) Elaboration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the third beat about in the hypothetical film in Chapter 2?

2. The newspaper reviewer criticized an author for attempting screenwriting because he was nearly what?

3. Who did Mamet cite in saying that we needn't avoid things just because they're cliche?

4. Who wrote The Uses of Enchantment?

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

(see the answer key)

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