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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. What scene does Schary suggest taking out altogether in the section titled "What's Wrong with Mocha's Opinion?"?
(a) The Tattered Man's death scene.
(b) The river-crossing scene.
(c) The marching scene where the veterans laugh at the young soldiers.
(d) The Youth's Death Scene.

2. What is Dore Schary's job at M-G-M?
(a) Head of Cinematography.
(b) Head of Production.
(c) Head of Publicity.
(d) Head of Composition.

3. What did Huston say to Ross during the last phone message he left for her?
(a) He needed to apologize to her.
(b) He was quite all right.
(c) He was in a great deal of pain.
(d) He was looking forward to his next project.

4. Why does Reinhardt tell Ross he has not bought a house in Hollywood yet?
(a) His wife can not decide on one.
(b) He has a house already in Berlin.
(c) He thinks they are too expensive.
(d) He knows he does not want to be tied to the place.

5. What other film does "The Red Badge of Courage" initially pair with in its preview stage?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
(c) The Snake.
(d) Harvey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reinhardt tell Ross about Huston's attitude towards "The Red Badge of Courage" after the negative audience reviews start coming in?

2. Which of the following is one of the most important shots of the film, according to Huston?

3. Which actor appeared in the movie, produced by Reinhardt, titled "The Great Sinner"?

4. In what year did Huston first move to New York?

5. Who is responsible for a picture's failure, according to Reinhardt?

(see the answer key)

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