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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 142 - 171).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Youth dies.
(c) When The Youth comes upon the Dead Soldier.
(d) When the soldiers cross the river.

2. What picture does Schary tell Ross he loves in the section titled "Everything Has Just Gone Zoom"?
(a) The Coonnaught Five.
(b) Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.
(c) The Next Voice You Hear.
(d) The Wonder Years.

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

4. What does the M-G-M publicity person tell Ross sells pictures?
(a) Stars and stories.
(b) Music and strife.
(c) Comedy and good costumes.
(d) Vision.

5. What kind of a room does Schary say he likes to work in?
(a) A busy room.
(b) A quiet room.
(c) A funny room.
(d) A white room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like during the first days of shooting "The Red Badge of Courage"?

2. Which influential entertainment columnist liked "The Red Badge of Courage"?

3. Who is the composer for the film "The Red Badge of Courage"?

4. How far ahead of schedule was the crew in shooting before they started the battle scenes in the section titled "Piccolos Under Your Name, Strings Under Mine"?

5. Where does Dore Schary give a speech about film making in the section titled "What's Wrong With Mocha's Opinion?"?

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