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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Countercultural Architecture and Dramatic Structure.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The first beat in the hypothetical scene of Chapter 2 was to what?
(a) To gain respect.
(b) To arrive early.
(c) To prepare.
(d) To pay homage.

3. What is the term which refers to the protagonist's immediate goal?
(a) Superobjective.
(b) Objective.
(c) Motivation.
(d) Obstacle.

4. The second beat of the hypothetical scene in Chapter 2 was to what?
(a) To pay homage.
(b) To gain respect.
(c) To prepare.
(d) To arrive early.

5. Mamet says the audience requires not information, but what?
(a) Drama.
(b) Narration.
(c) Exposition.
(d) Character.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mamet, most movie scripts are written for an audience of what?

2. What is the period after you've finished the shot list and before you go into shooting?

3. According to Mamet in Chapter 3, if you want to build a roof, it might be a good idea to understand about the effects of what?

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

5. According to Mamet in Chapter 3, the only thing the dramatic form is good for is what?

(see the answer key)

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