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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 172 - 219).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Freed say is the studio's biggest star in the early 1950s?
(a) John Huston.
(b) Spencer Tracy.
(c) Esther Williams.
(d) Greta Garbo.

2. What did Reinhardt tell Ross he was proud of in his 18 years of dealing with Mayer?
(a) He had never cried in front of him.
(b) He had never kowtowed to him.
(c) He had always gotten birthday presents for his grandchildren.
(d) He had always respected him.

3. Which play does Huston remember his father getting terrible reviews in?
(a) "The Iceman Cometh."
(b) "The Ferryman."
(c) "Othello."
(d) "Moon Over Manhattan."

4. What does Mrs. Schary suggest in place of the racial epithet "coon" for use in the film?
(a) Chipmunk.
(b) Possum.
(c) Badger.
(d) Skunk.

5. What did Murphy tell Reinhardt about his feelings towards German soldiers during WWII?
(a) He felt sorry for the German soldiers because they were losing the war.
(b) He hated German soldiers and thought they were unintelligent.
(c) He respected German soldiers and it was a mistake to underestimate them.
(d) He made good friends with some of the German soldiers he oversaw in the P.O.W. camps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which former studio production head does Mayer tell Ross he greatly admired?

2. What does Huston tell Reinhardt is the great irony about "The Red Badge of Courage"?

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

4. For which film did Huston win two Oscars?

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

(see the answer key)

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