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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 95 - 141).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following actors starred in the film "Key Largo"?
(a) Humphrey Bogart.
(b) Jimmy Stewart.
(c) James Caan.
(d) Billy Madison.

2. How did Silvia Reinhardt feel about accompanying her husband Gottfried to the filming location for "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) She did not know why she was there.
(b) She missed her children at home, and said so.
(c) She loved being on location.
(d) She enjoyed shopping in the town where the film was being shot.

3. What surprises Huston about the very first showing of "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) He was surprised by how sad the actors looked on screen.
(b) He says he did not know the picture was in color.
(c) He was surprised by how emotional he felt.
(d) He was surprised by the long running time.

4. Which animal is the symbol for M-G-M?
(a) A bear.
(b) A tiger.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A lion.

5. Who was John Huston's father?
(a) David Huston.
(b) Walter Huston.
(c) James Huston.
(d) Robert Huston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Huston tell Dietz he loves in idle conversation in the section "Piccolos Under Your Name, Strings Under Mine"?

2. What does the writer of the foreword say Huston and Ross shared?

3. What is the name of Reinhardt's dog?

4. Why does Huston give up on the idea of directing the picture on horseback?

5. What was Audie Murphy's weekly salary for "The Red Badge of Courage"?

(see the answer key)

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