These question are related to CH. 7

1. Why did a certain structure of film--called classic Hollywood narrative--become so dominant in moviemaking?

2. How do a few large film studios manage to control more than 90 percent of the commercial industry?

3. If you were a Hollywood film producer or executive, what kinds of films would you like to see made? Waht changes would you make in what we see at the movies?

These question are related to CH. 10

4. What are your earliest recollections of books? Do you read for pleasure? If yes, what kinds of books do you enjoy and why?

5. Why were books particularly important to women readers during the early periods of American history?

6. Write a sentence summarizing the 8 different types of books (including comic books).