Listening test (possible questions)

1. When was the first studio built? (1/2)
2. In a short paragraph, explain why the MPPC started. Discuss Edison's own reasons, but also look at the general situation in the USA at the time. (5)
3. Give five reasons why many movie producers moved to LA? (2.5)
4. When did the MPPC lose its power? (1/2)
5. Why did the lecturer mention Ford and Rockefeller? (3)
6. What steps led to the MPPC losing its power? (3)
7. Why did the inventor of the kinetoscope want short movies? (2)
8. What are the reasons that made the govn't start looking at the MPPC? (2)
9. Who formed the MPPC? (1/2)
10. What is the difference between the kinetograph and the kinetoscope?
11. Why did Thomas Armat work with Edison?