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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. What kind of camera has helped in injuring the cinema, according to Mamet?
(a) The steadycam.
(b) The zoomcam.
(c) The digital camera.
(d) The dollycam.

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

3. What was the reason for the beginning of Oedipus Rex?
(a) Oedipus' father dying.
(b) Oedipus' mother dying.
(c) The onset of war.
(d) The plague.

4. What does Mamet say that he defies anyone to act in Chapter 4?
(a) Their obstacle.
(b) Their height.
(c) Where they came from.
(d) Their motivation.

5. Screenwriting is a craft based on what?
(a) Logic.
(b) Science.
(c) Exposition.
(d) Narration.

Short Answer Questions

1. The movie, more than what, is closer to simple storytelling?

2. What is the term which means "it works correctly on paper but for some reason doesn't work when we get it on its feet"?

3. What is the rule which Mamet says means "Keep it simple, stupid"?

4. The newspaper reviewer criticized an author for attempting screenwriting because he was nearly what?

5. All the audience cares about is the what, according to Mamet?

(see the answer key)

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