To a Middle-Class Reformer Around 1910, Which of the Following

question 78

Multiple Choice

To a middle-class reformer around 1910, which of the following statements would reveal the most about the morality of the movies?

• A) Movies were typically shown in immigrant-district nickelodeons.
• B) One of the first movies to tell a real story was called The Great Train Robbery .
• C) Theda Bara was actually Theodosia Goodman, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
• D) Movie technology had been developed in the United States.
• E) Films were made for commercial profit.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Ways

Methods or approaches characterized by or resulting in harm, hostility, or attack.

Immature Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and guilt but considered less effective and more primitive than mature defense mechanisms.

Interpersonal Problems

Difficulties in interactions with others, which can stem from a variety of causes, including communication issues, conflicting expectations, and personal differences.

Symbolic Expression

The representation of ideas, emotions, or other complexities through symbols, often found in art, literature, and other forms of cultural expression.