Quiz 9: Film genres
Art & Humanities
Q 1Q 1
A genre's iconography consists of
A) its typical plot patterns.
B) its use of recurring subject matter.
C) the sum of all its conventions.
D) its characteristic objects, settings, and stars.
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Q 2Q 2
John Ford's The Searchers is a major example of which genre?
A) the Western
B) the detective story
C) the science-fiction film
D) the musical
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Q 3Q 3
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the recent popularity of the crime thriller with filmmakers?
A) It has become an international trend.
B) It allows for elaborate special effects.
C) It is relatively inexpensive to produce.
D) It offers showy roles to actors.
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B
Q 4Q 4
Which of the following is NOT a film genre?
A) Western films
B) black-and-white films
C) science-fiction films
D) musical films
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Q 5Q 5
Genre conventions, repeated from film to film,
A) indicate studio worries about profits.
B) reflect actors' and producers' resistance to change.
C) result in audience boredom.
D) reflect audience doubts or anxieties.
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Q 6Q 6
Many scholars believe that the emergence of the subgenre of family horror films in the 1970s indicated viewers'
A) concern about Watergate and Richard Nixon's crimes.
B) uncertainty about their fundamental beliefs.
C) lessening interest in television.
D) anxiety about their suburban lifestyle.
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Q 7Q 7
Which of the following is NOT a convention of the romantic comedy?
A) "cute meet"
B) "big misunderstanding"
C) physical separation
D) flashback
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Q 8Q 8
The term subgenre refers to
A) inferior examples of a genre.
B) distinct types within a genre.
C) subversive examples of a genre.
D) genres from foreign countries.
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Q 13Q 13
Most scholars see genre films as pure escapism, with no significant relation to contemporary society.
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Q 19Q 19
Based on the genre film(s) screened or discussed or both in class, indicate two conventions of character, plot, theme, or iconography that are distinctive of the genre.Then, for each convention you select, show how the film(s) you select exemplify the genre.As evidence, cite specific scenes that use the conventions.
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Q 20Q 20
Select any film genre that has been discussed in this course.Provide two examples of conventions that are significant to the genre.Now cite two specific scenes from films that provide examples of innovative handling of those conventions.
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Q 21Q 21
Briefly describe how ideas about genre are used by people within the film industry, by film reviewers, and by ordinary moviegoers.
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Q 22Q 22
Discuss the importance of new subgenres and the mixing of genres to changes in genre conventions, drawing on examples from class readings and screenings.
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Q 23Q 23
Discuss the common "reflectionist" argument that genres mirror larger events and trends in society.Drawing on examples from class readings and screenings, suggest the strengths and weaknesses of this argument.
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Q 24Q 24
Film Art suggests that the Western deals with "the conflict between civilized order and the lawless frontier." Drawing on readings and screenings, suggest what conventions and iconography of the Western are associated with that conflict.
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Q 25Q 25
Select any relatively recent crime thriller, such as Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects or Joel and Ethan Coen's Fargo, and discuss how the filmmaker has manipulated the typical characters and narrative structure to refresh the genre.
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Q 26Q 26
Drawing on class readings and screenings, describe the kinds of conventions and iconography used to evoke the monstrous forces at the center of the horror film.Suggest some reasons for the enduring appeal of this genre.
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Q 27Q 27
Drawing on class readings and screenings, describe the typical narrative patterns used to integrate song-and-dance numbers into musicals, commenting especially on the importance of romance.
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