Question 1

Two early film directors who did their own editing were:&#10;A) Serge Eisenstein and D. W. Griffith&#10;B) George Clooney and Angelina Jolie&#10;C) Lee Jacobus and Regina Barreca&#10;D) Ridley Scott and Janet Leigh

Accepted Answer

Serge Eisenstein and D. W. Griffith were both pioneering film directors who were known for their innovative editing techniques. Eisenstein is famous for his theory of montage, and Griffith for advancing film narrative and techniques.

Question 2

During the silent film years, films usually were shown&#10;A) in a theater that was completely silent&#10;B) to the accompaniment of carefully coordinated music&#10;C) while a narrator contributed a running explanation&#10;D) with the dialogue being read by live actors in the theater

Accepted Answer

Silent films were often accompanied by live music, which helped to convey the mood and emotion of the film, making the viewing experience more engaging for audiences.

Question 3

Who puts the shots in order after filming of a movie is finished?&#10;A) the director&#10;B) the producer&#10;C) the editor&#10;D) the scriptwriter

Accepted Answer

The editor is responsible for putting the shots in order after filming is finished, assembling the film piece by piece to create the final product.

Question 4

Which of the following moves abruptly from one shot to the next, with no preparation and often with a shock?&#10;A) continuity cut&#10;B) jump cut&#10;C) dissolve&#10;D) fade

Accepted Answer

A jump cut is an editing technique that involves cutting between two sequentially shot scenes in such a way that the transition appears abrupt or jarring to the viewer, often used to show a sudden change in time or location.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sequence of images dramatically connected but physically disconnected?&#10;A) cut-in&#10;B) montage&#10;C) wipe&#10;D) graphic match

Accepted Answer

A montage is a film editing technique where a series of short shots are sequenced to condense space, time, and information, often creating a dramatic or thematic connection between images that are not physically connected in the narrative space of the film.

Question 6

Which of the following films introduced sound?&#10;A) Jazz Singer&#10;B) Birth of a Nation&#10;C) The Great Train Robbery&#10;D) Citizen Kane

Accepted Answer

The Jazz Singer, released in 1927, is historically significant for being the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue sequences, effectively introducing sound to motion pictures.

Question 7

According to the text, identifying with a character is&#10;A) silly&#10;B) for film critics only&#10;C) self-realization&#10;D) a kind of participation

Accepted Answer

Identifying with a character is considered a kind of participation, as it involves engaging with the story and characters on a personal level, enhancing the viewing experience.

Question 8

According to the text, the best participation with a film&#10;A) entertains the viewer&#10;B) encourages the viewer to identify with the leading character&#10;C) enables the viewer to evaluate the filmic techniques&#10;D) reveals or informs content through form

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because it emphasizes the importance of how a film's form (its structure, style, and technique) can reveal or inform its content, which is a critical aspect of engaging with a film beyond mere entertainment or identification with characters. This approach encourages a deeper understanding and appreciation of the film's artistic and narrative intentions.

Question 9

Federico Fellini's 8 &#189; is notable for its&#10;A) use of a continuous narrative structure&#10;B) use of episodic streams of consciousness in the sequences&#10;C) creative use of sound&#10;D) power as a silent film

Accepted Answer

8 ½ is notable for its use of episodic streams of consciousness in the sequences.

Question 10

As David Cook explains in A History of Narrative Film, there is a complexity of subject matter in film that is rivaled only by&#10;A) photography&#10;B) architecture&#10;C) sculpture&#10;D) literature

Accepted Answer

Literature is known for its complexity of subject matter, similar to film, as both mediums can explore deep and varied narratives, themes, and character developments.

Question 11

Which of the following provides a model for Cimino's The Deer Hunter?&#10;A) Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet&#10;B) Dante's Divine Comedy&#10;C) Conrad's Heart of Darkness&#10;D) Milton's Paradise Lost

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following provides a model...

Question 12

Which is a shot in which the camera moves forward, backward, or sidewise?&#10;A) close-up&#10;B) long shot&#10;C) recessional shot&#10;D) tracking shot

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is a shot in which the...

Question 13

Which of the following is a signature of Citizen Kane?&#10;A) long shots&#10;B) crane shots&#10;C) close-ups&#10;D) hand-held shots

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a signature...

Question 14

According to the text, what makes The Godfather an impressive achievement?&#10;A) its glorification of the mafia&#10;B) its dehumanization of its characters&#10;C) its anachronistic use of music&#10;D) its ambiguity

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, what makes The...

Question 15

Which of the following is preeminent in film?&#10;A) the moving image&#10;B) the still image&#10;C) the sound&#10;D) technical achievement

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is preeminent in...

Question 16

According to the text, why is the structure of Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter both problematic and successful? Use specific detail. What allusion does Cimino use that insures the success of his film?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, why is the...

Deck 12: Cinema