CTVR 3 final Questions and Correct
Answers
The first motion pictures by Edison were popular for their: Ans:
none of the above
A key pioneer in the science of motion picture technology, using
horses and trip wires to shoot a series of stills, was: Ans: Edward
Muybridge
The man who standardized the format of 35mm film and 24
frames per second was: Ans: William Dickson
One of the very first methods of showing motion pictures was the:
Ans: Kinetoscope
An early Victorian-era toy that showed pictures moving was called:
Ans: Zoetrope
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The name for the early movie theaters was Ans: Nickelodeon
One of the key attributes that made movies particularly popular
among the immigrants in America is: Ans: Both of the above
The silent comedian know for his use of pathos that brought a
vulnerable-but-good-hearted complexity to his character was: Ans:
Charles Chaplin
The frozen-faced comedian was also known for his stunt work
such as having a building wall fall on him Ans: Buster Keaton
The most popular comedian of his era, he was known for his
amazing stunt work such as when he dangled out over a 10-story
building in the movie Safety Last. Ans: Harold Lloyd
Generally considered to be the founding American narrative
picture was: Ans: The Great Train Robbery
The Director of this film that is considered to be the founding
American narrative motion picture is: Ans: Edward Porter
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