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Cinematic Inventions QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on the devices that shaped the world of cinema! by Paula Reyes Mercado 1 What is a kinetoscope? a Early motion picture exhibition device designed for films to be viewed by one person at a time through a peephole viewer window. b Large electrically-powered projector that used light to cast images. c Pre-film animation device that produces the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or photographs showing progressive phases of motion. 2 What is a vitascope? a Pre-film animation device that produces the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or photographs showing progressive phases of motion. b Large electrically-powered projector that used light to cast images c Early motion picture exhibition device designed for films to be viewed by one person at a time through a peephole viewer window. 3 What is a zoetrope? a Large electrically-powered projector that used light to cast images. b Pre-film animation device that produces the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or photographs showing progressive phases of motion. c Early motion picture exhibition device designed for films to be viewed by one person at a time through a peephole viewer window. 4 What is this? a Kinetoscope b Zoetrope c Vitascope 5 What is this? a Vitascope b Kinetoscope c Zoetrope 6 What is this? a Zoetrope b Kinetoscope c Vitascope 7 Who were the Lumière brothers? Escoge una o varias respuestas a Inventors of the cinématographe b Filmmakers known for their special effects in fantasy and science fiction films c The first ones who organised a projection for a paying audience (1895) d The kings of comedy 8 Who was George Méliès? Escoge una o varias respuestas a Famous actor that used to do his own stunts b Director of "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) and "The Impossible Voyage"(1904) c Director known for his innovative special effects, mostly in his fantasy and science fiction movies. d The inventor of the cinématographe 9 Who was Edwin S. Porter? a The director of "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) and "The Impossible Voyage"(1904). b The inventor of the vitascope. c An American film pioneer. One of the first ones to experiment with editing. (Ex: Parallel editing in "Life of an American Fireman (1903)" d A photographer who captured the different stages of the gallop of a horse. 10 What did Henri Bergson say about laughter in his book? Escoge una o varias respuestas a It requires a detachment from sensibility b It is a human phenomenon c It's more common in children d It is collective. We do it with other people 11 Who was Mack Sennet? Escoge una o varias respuestas a One of the first people who experimented with editing. b Producer, actor, director and studio head who was known as the "King of Comedy”. c The originator of slapstick routines such as pie-throwing and car-chases. d He was a magician, actor and film director. 12 Select the options that apply to Charles Chaplin Escoge una o varias respuestas a He comes from a poor environment. Has experience in vaudeville and is a very physical actor. b He often introduced political messages in his movies. c He introduced sentiment in comedy and understood that comedy is about timing. d He did all the tricks himself with no stunt actors. 13 Select the movies made by Chaplin Escoge una o varias respuestas a Modern Times (1936) b The Kid (1921) c The General (1926) d The Circus (1928) 14 Select the options that apply to Buster Keaton. Escoge una o varias respuestas a He frequently maintained a stoic facial expression that became his trademark and gave him the nickname of "The great stone face”. b He wrote a book about comedy called "Laughter". c He did all the tricks himself with no stunt actors. d He was not interested in political messages. 15 Select the movies made by Buster Keaton. Escoge una o varias respuestas a The Birth of a Nation (1915) b Sherlock Jr. (1924) c Metropolis (1927) d The General (1926) 16 Select the options that apply to David W. Griffith Escoge una o varias respuestas a He was known as "The Kind of Comedy" b He is known to be the father of narrative filmmaking. c He was obsessed with impressive Italian historical movies. d The director of "The Circus". 17 Who was Lillian Gish? a A dancer that worked in most ot Charles Chaplin movies. b A silent actress that worked in most of Griffith's movies. c A film director known for her comedies. 18 Select the characteristics of German Expressionism Escoge una o varias respuestas a Doppelganger. Double person. Shadow. Dark side. b Key idea: Trying to find how to express emotional experience instead of physical reality. It is much more metaphorical. c Chiaroscuro. Effect of contrasted light and shadows. d Big budgets. Movies were made in really big studios. 19 Select the options that apply to "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) Escoge una o varias respuestas a It lays some basics on psychological horror films. Mostly, the way the characters are displayed. b It works with the idea that the human mind is simple. c The main actor does his own stunts. d It portrays how easy it is for people to be manipulated. How tyrans can acquire power and make people do what they want. 20 Friedrich W. Murnau Escoge una o varias respuestas a Director of "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) b French New Wave director c Nosferatu is one of his most famous movies. d He used natural landscapes and real locations. Sometimes using natural lightning too. It reminds us that the presence of evil exists in real life too. It can be anywhere. 21 Fritz Lang Escoge una o varias respuestas a He was a Czech New Wave director. b He was trained as an archiquect. c He escaped nazi Germany and went to Hollywood to work. d He made the movie "The Birth of a Nation"

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Cinematic Inventions QuizOnline version

by Paula Reyes Mercado

What is a kinetoscope?

What is a vitascope?

What is a zoetrope?

What is this?

What is this?

What is this?

Who were the Lumière brothers?

Who was George Méliès?

Who was Edwin S. Porter?

What did Henri Bergson say about laughter in his book?

Who was Mack Sennet?

Select the options that apply to Charles Chaplin

Select the movies made by Chaplin

Select the options that apply to Buster Keaton.

Select the movies made by Buster Keaton.

Select the options that apply to David W. Griffith

Who was Lillian Gish?

Select the characteristics of German Expressionism

Select the options that apply to "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920)

Friedrich W. Murnau

Fritz Lang