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1

The concept of "persistence of vision" means that the brain
A)gravitates toward visions it considers pleasurable
B)may persist in visualizing a picture for years after the actual sight
C)may retain an image for part of a second after it leaves the field of sight, creating an optical illusion
D)creates an optical illusion by believing that the vision before it is actually something that it is not
2

Edison's _____________was a device used to take motion pictures.
A)kinetoscope
B)kinetograph
C)nickelodeon
D)Vitascope
3

The star system was created in the 1920's because
A)audiences wanted to see certain actors more than others
B)actors were demanding billing and higher pay
C)theater owners would only show films with certain popular actors
D)studios wanted to eliminate some actors who were difficult to deal with
4

Movies such as "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," "Metropolis," and "Psycho," are examples of films influenced by which movement?
A)social realism
B)expressionism
C)neorealism
D)surrealism
5

The production of African-American films originated because
A)white-run studios wanted to give blacks positive role models
B)throughout much of the U.S., blacks were not allowed in "white" theaters
C)blacks wanted to use film to help in the civil rights struggle
D)the black public was not interested in attending Hollywood films with white actors
6

One advantage of digital projection for theater owners will be
A)they will not have to select film titles
B)it will be easier to pirate and distribute films over the Internet
C)they will be able to show live events such as concerts or sports
D)all of the above
7

Which of the following countries produces the most films per year?
A)America
B)China
C)France
D)India
8

Which stage of the movie business includes set construction and special effects design?
A)preproduction
B)production
C)post production
D)none of the above
9

Second unit directors are those who
A)perform lowly technical tasks
B)shoot scenes that do not require the stars
C)help edit the "director's cut"
D)shoot scenes in the second half of the film
10

Which of the following members of a production team makes sure that each day's shots match up?
A)cinematographer
B)art director
C)digital effects editor
D)script supervisor
11

Brief parts of movie reviews used in movie posters and ads are called
A)trailers
B)pull quotes
C)tie-ins
D)marketing windows
12

Product placement occurs when
A)a company sells its product to be used on a film set
B)film tie-in products like toys and video games are placed in TV ads for movies
C)studios give advertisers the right to show their products within a movie
D)none of the above
13

The largest movie audience today consists of
A)families
B)men
C)older women
D)young people
14

According to the text, critics' main concern about docudramas is that they
A)may encourage violence in society
B)portray themselves as fictional movies
C)mislead audiences about historic facts
D)reveal too much about subjects that should be kept from the public
15

The Motion Picture Code was established by the industry in 1930 in order to
A)promote superior films to the public
B)comply with government censorship
C)settle an issue between competing studios
D)avoid government censorship





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