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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. What was John Huston's weekly salary for "The Red Badge Of Courage"?
(a) $4,000.
(b) $8,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $15,000.

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

3. What does Schary tell Ross about Huston's powers of persuasion?
(a) He is creative, and he uses effective and dramatic arguments.
(b) He uses his wealth and influence to get what he wants.
(c) He is angry and forceful, but effective at getting what he wants.
(d) He is underhanded and dishonest when he wants something.

4. Who is John Huston's assistant?
(a) Arthur Band.
(b) James Fallows.
(c) Arthur Fellows.
(d) Robert Rich.

5. In what year did Huston first move to New York?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1940.

Short Answer Questions

1. For which film did Huston win two Oscars?

2. What did Huston say to Ross during the last phone message he left for her?

3. What movie was released in 1987, shortly after Huston's death, that he directed?

4. What is Ross's son's name?

5. Who was in charge of making musical films for M-G-M in the 1950s?

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