Hollywood Dreams of Wealth, Youth, and Beauty
100

How did Hollywood filmmakers' backgrounds influence their portrayal of American values?

a. Many filmmakers were rich and made Americans look wealthy.


b. Many filmmakers were foreign and made America look diverse.


c. Many filmmakers were immigrants and believed in the American Dream.

d. Many filmmakers lived in Hollywood and made America look like Southern California.



c. Many filmmakers were immigrants and believed in the American Dream.
200

What is ironic about Charlie Chaplin and Marlin Brando's character mentions in the article?

a. The actors had very different personalities than the characters they played.


b. The characters in the movie were similar to the actors in real life.


c. The characters achieved the American Dream, though the actors did not in real life.


d. They were still seen as glamorous, even though their characters did not achieve the American Dream.


d. They were still seen as glamorous, even though their characters did not achieve the American Dream.
300

1. Why does the author believe Hollywood is called a “dream factory”? 

A. because it questions the idea that America is a fair, just place to live 

B. because it rejects the idea that immigrants can attain wealth in America 

C. because it sells the idea that prosperity in America is possible for everyone 

D. because it promotes the idea that America is a place of opportunity only for a few

C. because it sells the idea that prosperity in America is possible for everyone

400

How do the lyrics included after paragraph 7 contribute to the author's explanation of the American Dream in Hollywood films? 

A. The lyrics show how Hollywood portrays the American Dream as a contradiction: something that is free but comes with a price. 

B. The lyrics show minorities' dissatisfaction with Hollywood for not casting people of color, people with disabilities, and so on, in film. 

C. The lyrics show how over time Hollywood began to produce more and more negative portrayals of the American Dream as a way to reduce immigration. 

D. The lyrics show Hollywood's fascination with the American Dream, which convinced many to immigrate to the U.S. where they would later become disenchanted with the dream.

D. The lyrics show Hollywood's fascination with the American Dream, which convinced many to immigrate to the U.S. where they would later become disenchanted with the dream.

500

What is the author’s overall purpose for writing this article? 

A. to explore how Hollywood has glorified the American dream throughout history 

B. to critique Hollywood actors who played underdogs in modern American history 

C. to defend Hollywood’s choice to exclude marginalized people throughout history 

D. to demonstrate how Hollywood has criticized the American dream throughout history

A. to explore how Hollywood has glorified the American dream throughout history

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