1. Where was 'Shadow Magic' filmed and produced? Filmed in China, produced in the USA Filmed and produced in China Filmed in China, produced in the UK Filmed and produced in Norway

2. In what city and year is the movie set? Beijing, 1912 Beijing, 1902 Shanghai, 1902 Nanking, 1912

3. At the beginning of the movie, what does our hero Liu do for a living? He is a horse merchant. He is the usher at a movie theater. He is the master photographer at a photo shop. He is a stagehand at the Opera.

4. Liu's job is threatened by a hidden obsession of his. What is this passion for? Fireworks Western gadgets Chinese opera Western clothing

5. Enter Raymond, an English debtor seeking to make his fortune by introducing the motion picture to China. His business, Shadow Magic, only begins to make money after Liu insists on helping Raymond in what capacity? projectionist and rent negotiator snack vendor accountant salesman, usher and troubleshooter

6. What is the best description of the movie shown by Raymond and Liu as 'shadow magic'? a fifteen-minute royal parade through London montage of unrelated Chinese film clips montage of unrelated Western film clips the ten-minute story of an American train robbery

7. Now begins the subplot, a bully love triangle for handsome young Liu. He's in love with the beautiful, wealthy Tan Ling; does she return his affection? Yes No

8. Naturally, Liu's father wants him to marry a different woman, who is both rich and much older than Liu. What is her name? Fa Mulan Hsiung An-mei Widow Kung Widow Jiang

9. To complicate things further, Miss Tan's father (Lord Tan) probably wouldn't approve of Liu. Why not? Lord Tan bears a grudge against Liu's father. Lord Tan is a traditionalist, and Shadow Magic offends his sensibilities. Lord Tan is an opera singer, and Shadow Magic is his biggest competition. Lord Tan has already arranged a marriage for his daughter.

10. Liu's double life (as a Shadow Magic worker and at his original job) must come to an end when what conflict arises? Both businesses are invited to participate in the Dowager Empress's birthday celebration. The success of Shadow Magic threatens to drive Master Ren into bankruptcy. Liu's wealthy fiancee discovers he isn't in love with her, and insists that Master Ren fire him. Liu's father becomes ill, and Liu must quit one job to take care of him.

11. As Liu's life disintegrates, Raymond tries to cheer him up by taking him to see the Opera, and by giving him what gift? A raise 'The Blue Day Book' A white European-style suit His own movie camera

12. At Shadow Magic's big performance, everything is going well, and the important audience members are all enthralled ... until disaster strikes. What happens? A candle is set too close to a curtain, and sets fire to the building. An assassin tries to kill the guest of honor. The projector explodes and sets fire to the building. Liu's enraged father attacks him and smashes the projector.

13. How are Raymond and Liu punished for the catastrophe at their big show? Raymond is expelled from China, and Liu is given the movie equipment They are both expelled from China. They are both executed. Raymond is executed, and Liu is given the movie equipment.

14. Even after losing Raymond, Shadow Magic reopens for business to amazing success. True False

15. Raymond and Liu were real people, and 'Shadow Magic' tells the story as it happened. True False