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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. Where was Ina Claire an actress?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York.
(d) London.

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

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

4. What was Chaplin accused of?
(a) Raping Barry.
(b) Fathering Barry's child.
(c) Shooting Barry.
(d) Firing Barry after he sexually harassed her.

5. What happened in the same year Thelma Todd was found dead?
(a) Charlie Chaplin met Lita Grey.
(b) Mae West died.
(c) Astor-Thorpe scandal.
(d) Fatty Arbuckle raped and killed a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Barry threaten Chaplin with?

2. When was William fox cast out of his own company?

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

4. Which company took a chance on Mae West first?

5. Where did Mae West first become famous?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scandal involved Mae West?

2. Describe Francis Farmer.

3. Who was Lupe Velez?

4. Why was the introduction of talkies significant?

5. What transitions did the Jazz Age include?

6. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

7. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

8. Describe John Gilbert's fall.

9. What was the "Red Tide"?

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

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