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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. What was Weismuller's first name?

2. What were those successful in the talkie industry dubbed?

3. What nationality was Lupe Velez?

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

5. With whom did Mary Astor have an affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the "preservation for American ideals."

2. What transitions did the Jazz Age include?

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

4. What was the "Red Tide"?

5. Who was Bugsy Siegel?

6. Why was Hopper so critical of Charlie Chaplin?

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

8. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

9. Why was the introduction of talkies significant?

10. Describe Mae Murray's life and downfall.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the scandal revolving around Lana Turner and Johnny Valentine. Why did Valentine die? Was his death justifiable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What is Charlie Chaplin's significance in film history? Describe the scandal in Chaplin's life. If he existed today, would he be able to be a star? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why was Olive Thomas' death significant to Hollywood's Golden Age?

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