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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Pig—The Movie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who directed the film Places in the Heart?
(a) Werner Herzog.
(b) Alfred Hitchcock.
(c) Robert Benton.
(d) Frank Capra.

2. According to Mamet in Chapter 5, why did Oedipus have to find out who his parents were?
(a) The curse.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) The plague.
(d) He didn't.

3. According to Mamet, what was his response to "lovely enthusiasts who will aver that the purpose of modern art is not to be liked"?
(a) "Get a life."
(b) "Let's get it over with."
(c) "Learn a craft."
(d) "Oh, grow up."

4. What does David Mamet say that the answer to all of the tedious actor questions is?
(a) Quickly.
(b) Based on the objective.
(c) It doesn't matter.
(d) Look at the text.

5. The movie, more than what, is closer to simple storytelling?
(a) A novel.
(b) A play.
(c) A memoir.
(d) A television show.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mamet in Chapter 3, "You tax the audience every time you don't move on to _______ of the progression as quickly as possible."

2. Mamet cited Aristotle in saying there is no such thing as what?

3. Oedipus is the model of all tragedy, according to whom?

4. In the scenario in Chapter 2, how early did the protagonist arrive to the class?

5. Where was Mamet teaching in the fall of 1987?

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