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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was one of the first stars to fall during the Jazz Age due to lack of transitional power?
(a) Marion Davies.
(b) Rudolph Valentino.
(c) John Gilbert.
(d) Charlie Chaplin.

3. Which actress was branded as being difficult?
(a) Katharine Hepburn.
(b) Mae West.
(c) Marlene Dietrich.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

4. What was the name of Mae West's first silver screen appearance?
(a) "Night After Night."
(b) "Day After Day."
(c) "Morning After Morning."
(d) "Midnight After Noon."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovered the tell-all journal kept by an actress?

2. Gilbert's first talkie was referred to as ___________.

3. Where was Thelma Todd found dead?

4. Describe Joan Barry's acting work as described in the reading.

5. Who took it upon themselves to revive the economy by spending money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why and how were many politicians against the movie industry?

2. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

3. What did the term "box office poison" mean?

4. Who was Lupe Velez?

5. What role did rumors about sex and specifically homosexuality play in the world of Hollywood gossip?

6. What was the "Red Tide"?

7. Why was Hopper so critical of Charlie Chaplin?

8. Why was Charlie Chaplin such a part of scandalous headlines?

9. Describe Charlie Chaplin's relationship with Joan Barry.

10. How did the religious right react to the film industry, specifically the way different stars behaved?

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