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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 53 - 94).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the woman at M-G-M whose opinion Reinhardt and Huston both value greatly?
(a) Greta Garbo.
(b) Silvia Reinhardt.
(c) Margaret Booth.
(d) Jennifer Jones.

2. Which actor did Reinhardt think might be a better choice for the main role in "The Red Badge of Courage" than Audie Murphy?
(a) Spencer Tracy.
(b) Montgomery Clift.
(c) Rock Hudson.
(d) Jimmy Stewart.

3. What does Schary say is the only controversy about "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) Whether it is a true depiction of war.
(b) Whether the director really knows what he is doing.
(c) Whether the acting is good enough.
(d) Whether it will be a success or a failure.

4. Which famous Civil War photographer does Huston repeatedly refer to when talking about shots for "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) Baxter.
(b) Brady.
(c) Bartley.
(d) Bend.

5. Which of the following jobs did Schary once hold before getting into show business?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Neck tie salesperson.
(d) Accountant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does Joe Cohn send to Huston on the day filming begins?

2. Where does Reinhardt live?

3. About how much would feeding the cast and crew of the film lunch cost the studio during the filming?

4. Which film was Huston directing in Rome in 1965?

5. Which of the following films did Huston direct?

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