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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 172 - 219).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Reinhardt's main concerns as the filming of "The Red Badge of Courage" begins?
(a) The problems with the music.
(b) The problems with the casting director.
(c) The cost of the film.
(d) The constant attention that the star, Audie Murphy, needs from Huston.

2. When does Huston tell Reinhardt he plans to finish the script for "The African Queen"?
(a) On location.
(b) On the plane to Africa.
(c) At The Red Badge of Courage preview.
(d) In England on vacation.

3. What is the composer on the "Red Badge of Courage" convinced of about every film he works on?
(a) There is something in the picture that is wrong, and his music can fix it.
(b) Music can sometimes take away from a film's story.
(c) Music is the most important part of the film.
(d) Music is the hardest part of a film to work on.

4. What is one of Arthur Band's duties on the film?
(a) He calls the cast and crew for lunch.
(b) He decides what changes to make to the script.
(c) He gets extra clothes for the cast when needed.
(d) He decides which extras to kill off.

5. Which picture does Schary produce right after "The Red Badge of Courage's" release?
(a) "West Side Story."
(b) "Go For Broke!"
(c) "Steel Helmet."
(d) "Showboat."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Schenck let Schary go ahead with making "The Red Badge of Courage" even though he did not really believe in the film?

2. What does Schary say he thinks all music in the movies has to be to be effective?

3. What is the name of Reinhardt's dog?

4. Who is Angelica Huston's husband?

5. What does Huston do continuously during the casting of the film's extras?

(see the answer key)

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