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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. Where does Reinhardt say they will have to do the retakes for "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) In Los Angeles.
(b) In Texas.
(c) In Africa.
(d) In Death Valley.

2. Who won an acting Oscar for "The African Queen"?
(a) Humphrey Bogart.
(b) John Huston.
(c) Jimmy Stewart.
(d) Gregory Peck.

3. What does Huston write to Reinhardt that he is disappointed about during the shooting of "The African Queen"?
(a) He was way over-budget.
(b) He did not get an elephant as he had requested.
(c) The actors were being difficult.
(d) The weather was way too hot.

4. What does Schary say is the answer to cynicism?
(a) Sentimentality.
(b) Courage.
(c) Profit.
(d) Humor.

5. When does Huston tell Reinhardt he plans to finish the script for "The African Queen"?
(a) At The Red Badge of Courage preview.
(b) On location.
(c) In England on vacation.
(d) On the plane to Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous actress does Ross bump into during one of her meetings with Schary in "Looks Like We're Still in Business"?

2. What is Schary's new desk lamp made in the figure of in the section titled "What's Wrong With Mocha's Opinion?"?

3. What does Reinhardt tell Ross about Huston's demeanor following the film's preview in February 1951?

4. How was "The African Queen" received by its first audiences?

5. What did Reinhardt tell Ross he was proud of in his 18 years of dealing with Mayer?

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