Mod 8 Film History Quiz

What made silent films “silent”?

• They were filmed in complete darkness

• They had no spoken dialogue or sound

• Actors whispered their lines

• The camera made no noise

What was often used in theaters to provide sound during silent films?

• Subtitles

• Audience clapping

• Live music and sound effects

• Voiceovers

Which of these was a famous silent film star?

• Chris Pratt

• Pearl White

• Emma Watson

• Will Smith

What were intertitles used for?

• Changing film reels

• Showing text dialogue and explanations

• Telling actors when to stop

• Playing music

Why did the silent film era end?

• People stopped going to the movies

• Color films became more popular

• Sound technology was invented

• Actors refused to work silently

What was a major characteristic of 1980s blockbuster films?

• Low-budget and independently produced

• Focused mainly on documentaries

• High-budget with a focus on spectacle and visual effects

• Entirely in black and white

Which of these films is an example of a 1980s blockbuster?

• Casablanca

• The Little Mermaid

• The Jazz Singer

• The Godfather

The success of blockbuster films in the 1980s led to the rise of sequels and movie franchises.

• True

• False

The 1980s blockbuster era shifted the film industry’s focus from smaller, art-house films to big-budget, ________ releases.

• tentpole

• independent

• low-budget

• art-house

Which of the following was NOT a typical feature of the 1980s blockbuster era?

• Massive commercial success

• Heavy use of special effects

• International silent film distribution

• Creation of popular franchises