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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What musical did Mayer particularly love in the early 1950s?
(a) Miss Saigon.
(b) Showboat.
(c) An American in Paris.
(d) West Side Story.

2. What does Mrs. Schary suggest in place of the racial epithet "coon" for use in the film?
(a) Chipmunk.
(b) Skunk.
(c) Possum.
(d) Badger.

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

4. Who is the composer for the film "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) Spencer Tracy.
(b) Red Skelton.
(c) Bronislau Kaper.
(d) Arthur Feidler.

5. What does Reinhardt say was wrong with the audience members at the second full preview?
(a) They were too poor.
(b) They were too wealthy.
(c) They were mostly high on drugs.
(d) They were too young to appreciate the movie.

6. How do Huston and Reinhardt feel when filming of "The Red Badge of Courage" ends?
(a) They are both very nervous about going over budget.
(b) They are both angry.
(c) They are both almost teary and emotional, and very proud of their cast and crew.
(d) They are both dispirited and disappointed.

7. What does Reinhardt ask Band to do for him when they arrive at Romanoff's party in the section titled "Piccolos Under Your Name, Strings Under Mine"?
(a) Go home and feed Mocha, his dog.
(b) Get him some food and drink.
(c) Drive to Huston's house to pick him up and bring him to the party.
(d) Call his wife and tell her they will be later than expected.

8. Who does Silvia Reinhardt tell Gottfried Reinhardt should be at the preview?
(a) Their son Randall.
(b) Jennifer Hudson.
(c) Mocha, their dog.
(d) Gottfried's father Max.

9. Where is the second full preview of "The Red Badge of Courage" held?
(a) Pasadena Theater.
(b) The Astor Theater.
(c) Hollywood Theater.
(d) The Regal Theater.

10. What does Silvia Reinhardt suggest she and Gottfried do after the previews of "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) Get out of town for a day's rest.
(b) Move back to New York City.
(c) Move to Berlin.
(d) Quit the movie business entirely.

11. What does Mayer angrily tell Reinhardt after the feedback from the previews of "The Red Badge of Courage" start coming in?
(a) Reinhardt should not work with Huston again.
(b) Reinhardt tried his best and he should be proud.
(c) Reinhardt would be a better director than a producer.
(d) Reinhardt does not seem to want to make money.

12. What film does Reinhardt begin work on after "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) The Past Devolves.
(b) Mrs. Robinson.
(c) The Burning Secret.
(d) The Graduate.

13. What surprises Huston about the very first showing of "The Red Badge of Courage"?
(a) He was surprised by how sad the actors looked on screen.
(b) He was surprised by how emotional he felt.
(c) He was surprised by the long running time.
(d) He says he did not know the picture was in color.

14. What does Schary tell Ross about how he sees his own career trajectory?
(a) He wants to become head of the studio.
(b) He wants to get out of the film business in about 10 years.
(c) He wants to be an actor.
(d) He wants to be a writer.

15. What does Reinhardt tell Ross about Huston's attitude towards "The Red Badge of Courage" after the negative audience reviews start coming in?
(a) Huston does not care about the picture anymore.
(b) Huston will want to do many retakes of the picture.
(c) Huston will blame Reinhardt for the failures.
(d) Huston is only concerned with making money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which scene did Willie Wyler tell Huston was the most amazing scene he ever watched?

2. Why does Reinhardt tell Ross he has not bought a house in Hollywood yet?

3. What does Huston often do in pictures he directs?

4. Which writer works on the script for "The African Queen" with Huston?

5. How does Reinhardt say he feels about previews?

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