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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Thelma Todd found dead?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1935.

2. Which of the following describes Bugsy Siegel?
(a) Gangster.
(b) Cowboy.
(c) Born-millionaire.
(d) Game show host.

3. Gilbert's first talkie was referred to as ___________.
(a) "Smackie."
(b) "Badie."
(c) "Shriekie."
(d) "Scarie."

4. At one time, how much money did Adolph Zukor have?
(a) $2 million.
(b) $10 million.
(c) $5 billion.
(d) $40 million.

5. When was William fox cast out of his own company?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1924.
(d) 1945.

6. What did Flynn claim his involvement was in his case?
(a) He did rape the girls but had paid them to cover it up.
(b) He knew the accusers but only briefly.
(c) He didn't know anything about it.
(d) He had been drugged and couldn't remember if he had done it or not.

7. Who was the United States Attorney during the time of Prohibition?
(a) Dewey.
(b) Damon.
(c) Drennon.
(d) Drake.

8. For whom was Lucky Luciano a bootlegger?
(a) Brents.
(b) Lasky.
(c) Warner.
(d) Shaw.

9. What eventually happened to Frances Farmer?
(a) She was killed.
(b) She killed a police officer.
(c) Her mother committed her.
(d) She committed suicide.

10. With whom did Mary Astor have an affair?
(a) Franklyn Thorpe.
(b) William Hearst.
(c) George Kauffman.
(d) Charlie Chaplin.

11. Who was most known for unbridled sex appeal?
(a) Chaplin.
(b) Garbo.
(c) West.
(d) Grey.

12. What was Thelma Todd's cause of death?
(a) Asphyxiation.
(b) Gunshot wound.
(c) Poisoning.
(d) Stabbed.

13. What were those successful in the talkie industry dubbed?
(a) Lucky Babes.
(b) Lucky Stars.
(c) Lucky Charms.
(d) Lucky Talkers.

14. Why was Flynn's case dismissed?
(a) Flynn paid off the judge.
(b) There was not enough evidence.
(c) There was no witness.
(d) Only one accuser wanted a trial.

15. What nationality was Lupe Velez?
(a) French.
(b) Greek.
(c) Italian.
(d) Mexican.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Red Tide" refer to?

2. What was Frances Farmer dubbed?

3. With whom did Gilbert have a drinking contest?

4. What was the name of Mae West's first silver screen appearance?

5. Besides Los Angeles and Chicago, to what other city was Bugsy Siegel connected?

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