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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tarkovsky seriously considered quitting directing after what film?

2. What filming technique did Tarkovsky implement more in The Sacrifice than in any of his other films?

3. Who wrote, The Death of Ivan Ilych?

4. Who wrote the book Images?

5. Who is quoted as having said, "'Life is more fantastic than any fiction" in Chapter V?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is success measured, according to Tarkovsky?

2. How does Tarkovsky describe the use of symbolism in his films?

3. What is the all-powerful factor of film to Tarkovsky? Why?

4. What is the journey of the protagonist in The Sacrifice? How is Tarkovsky's life reflected in the film?

5. What does Tarkovsky write of "heroes" in Chapter VIII?

6. How did the film Mirror evolve from the script to the screen?

7. Tarkovsky describes the filmmaker's responsibility to share his story in Chapter VII. What does he say?

8. What percentage of an audience is there for entertainment, according to Tarkovsky? Who must the director play to?

9. What does Tarkovsky mean by "immediate" art forms in Chapter VII?

10. When was, The Sacrifice, conceived of? What drew Tarkovsky to this story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the first motion picture ever released. What was the subject? How long was the film? What was the audience reaction?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of art in the world of humanity, as described by Tarkovsky. What is art's role in society? How does the artist go about fulfilling this role?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of objectivity and subjectivity in judging art. Is it possible to set standards for art or is art an entirely aesthetic and subjective medium? What is Tarkovsky's belief?

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