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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. In ADR, what does D stand for?
(a) Density.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Dictation.
(d) Drive.

2. What logical construct did Mamet use to explain the system of film-making in Chapter 3?
(a) A plus B is C.
(b) If A, then B.
(c) N plus R is P.
(d) If A, then C.

3. What does Mamet say most modern art is based around?
(a) Self-indulgence.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Political reasons.

4. According to Mamet, "In film or in the street, people who describe themselves to you are" what?
(a) Lying.
(b) Playing a role.
(c) Being honest.
(d) Trying to get something.

5. 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?
(a) Sunlight.
(b) Support beams.
(c) Precipitation.
(d) Weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said the following: when we have two theories, each of which adequately describes a phenomenon, always pick the simpler?

2. According to Mamet, when the film is correctly ____, the subconscious and the conscious are in alignment.

3. The smallest unit is the shot; the largest unit is what?

4. The two essential elements of story, according to Aristotle, are surprise and what?

5. Which story of the farmer's did the class decide to go with in Chapter 5?

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