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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tarkovsky claims in Chapter VI that the yardsticks by which art is distinguished from non-art are what?
(a) Invisible.
(b) Impossible to demonstrate.
(c) Not long.
(d) Not short.

2. What Latin term does Tarkovsky use to refer to the role of the director as a representative of the masses?
(a) Mons populii.
(b) Vox populii.
(c) Vox magnum.
(d) Magnum vox.

3. Of all of his films, in retrospect, Tarkovsky writes, "I have always wanted to tell of people possessed of" what?
(a) Inner strength.
(b) Inner wisdom.
(c) Inner courage.
(d) Inner freedom.

4. Tarkovsky seriously considered quitting directing after what film?
(a) Ivan's Childhood.
(b) The Sacrifice.
(c) Stalker.
(d) The Mirror.

5. What is the title of Chapter II?
(a) The Responsibility of the Artist.
(b) Imprinted Time.
(c) The Beginning.
(d) Art--A Yearning for the Ideal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tarkovsky claims in Chapter II that it is indisputable that all art has the goal to explain what?

2. In Chapter IV, Tarkovsky writes that "anyone who decides to become a director is risking" what?

3. When was the film, Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station, produced?

4. Whose ring bore the inscription, 'All will pass'?

5. Who wrote in, My Past and Thoughts: "In his true works the poet and artist is always national"?

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