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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. How do Huston and Reinhardt feel when filming of "The Red Badge of Courage" ends?
(a) They are both dispirited and disappointed.
(b) They are both angry.
(c) They are both very nervous about going over budget.
(d) They are both almost teary and emotional, and very proud of their cast and crew.

2. Which of the following is one of the most important shots of the film, according to Huston?
(a) When The Tattered Man talks about war.
(b) When the soldiers cross the river.
(c) When The Youth dies.
(d) When The Youth comes upon the Dead Soldier.

3. What does Huston often do in pictures he directs?
(a) Buys the cast and crew drinks on the last day.
(b) Sleeps outside in a sleeping bag on location.
(c) Plays a bit part.
(d) Pays for them from start to finish.

4. Where do the Hustons and the Reinhardts go to dinner when John Huston gets back to the U.S. from filming in Africa?
(a) The Rainbow Room.
(b) 21.
(c) Chasten's.
(d) Sardi's.

5. How does Reinhardt say he feels about previews?
(a) He dreads them.
(b) He gets too worked up to go to them.
(c) He says they are necessary to see how the audience reacts.
(d) He loves them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which restaurant does Ross go to with Huston in the section "Throw the Little Old Lady Down the Stairs!"?

2. What kind of a room does Schary say he likes to work in?

3. What is Albert Band meeting with Schary about alone in the section titled "Looks Like We're Still in Business"?

4. What did Huston tell Audie Murphy the two would do once they got to Chico?

5. What did Huston do for the army during WWII?

(see the answer key)

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