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Citizen Kane Intro
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1
What is the "War of the Worlds"?
A radio broadcast about aliens that created panic
the controversy between Orson Welles and Hearst
the war between the rich and poor
the conflict between immigrants and natives
2
I can't wait to watch Citizen Kane!!!
True
False
Meh
Umm, is this a real question?
3
William Randolph Hearst was against Citizen Kane because...
it contained obscene material.
it was based on his life.
it went against traditions of film.
it contained communist sentiments.
4
When did Citizen Kane first win awards for best actor and best film?
1941
1965
1988
1956
5
Orson Welles became an orphan at what age?
7 years
15 years
12 years
30 years
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What is the American Dream?
A myth
the time when America was asleep
the idea that a person can achieve anything with hard work
Opportunity, success, and social Darwinism
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How old was Orson Welles when Citizen Kane was produced?
72
26
18
55
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Who directed
Citizen Kane
?
William Randolph Hearst
Sean Connery
Orson Welles
Roger Ebert
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Citizen Kane is/was...
a commercial failure
a critical success
known for its innovative techniques
all of the above
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Who played the lead actor in
Citizen Kane
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William Randolph Hearst
Sean Connery
Orson Welles
Cary Grant
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What is yellow journalism?
sensationalized news
reports of happiness
old-fashioned news
news about sickness
12
is a technique relying on somber tones and permeated by a feeling of disillusionment & despair.
film noir
sepia scale
black and white cinema
depression
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_______can be seen as a human manifestation of the American Dream.
Steve Jobs
Donald Trump
John D. Rockefeller
Orson Welles
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How can Orson Welles be seen as a cautionary tale?
His history of abuse and addiction.
His tragedies during filming Citizen Kane.
When incredible success comes too early, it's hard to top.
His ego and hubris served as a tragic flaw.
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A photographic and cinematographic technique using a large depth of field is
deep focus
panoramic fusion
boring
film verite
