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

2. About how much was the film "The Red Badge of Courage" over budget?
(a) About $50,000.
(b) About $100,000.
(c) About $200,000.
(d) About $30,00.

3. What does Reinhardt tell Huston Mayer asked him about the film in the section titled "Piccolos Under Your Name, Strings Under Mine"?
(a) Whether the film had good acting.
(b) Whether the film had been fun to make.
(c) Whether the film had a story.
(d) Whether the film was over budget.

4. Who starred in Huston's fortieth movie?
(a) Angelica Huston.
(b) Spencer Tracy.
(c) Audie Murphy.
(d) Jimmy Stewart.

5. What does Schary say is the answer to cynicism?
(a) Courage.
(b) Sentimentality.
(c) Humor.
(d) Profit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Huston's adopted son?

2. Who was the leapfrog director on "The Red Badge of Courage"?

3. Which play does Huston remember his father getting terrible reviews in?

4. What does Schary say is the only controversy about "The Red Badge of Courage"?

5. What was Audie Murphy's weekly salary for "The Red Badge of Courage"?

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