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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. What was Weismuller's first name?
(a) Johnny.
(b) James.
(c) Gerald.
(d) Gregory.

2. Which male was branded as being difficult?
(a) Franklyn Thorpe.
(b) William Hearst.
(c) Fred Astaire.
(d) Charlie Chaplin.

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

4. What was Barry's starting salary per week?
(a) $85.
(b) $50.
(c) $75.
(d) $25.

5. What did the court order Chaplin to do about Joan Barry?
(a) To support her and her child.
(b) To fire her.
(c) To marry her.
(d) To keep her on the job despite her pregnancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Siegel die?

2. What put Frances Farmer in jail?

3. What happened in the same year Thelma Todd was found dead?

4. What did Barry threaten Chaplin with?

5. Which actress was branded as being difficult?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the "Red Tide"?

2. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

3. What transitions did the Jazz Age include?

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

5. Who was Lupe Velez?

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

7. What role does suicide seem to play in the film industry and Hollywood?

8. Describe the "preservation for American ideals."

9. What scandal involved Mae West?

10. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

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