In-Class Quiz #1
HUM 110: Intro to American Film
JC Clapp, North Seattle College
Instructions: Write legibly and in Standard Edited English. You may not use your notes or your book.
1. What is a motif? Define/explain what a film motif is (1 pt.)
2. Give one example of a motif from Double Indemnity and explain its meaning (2 pt.).
3. Define “plot” (1 pt.):
4. Define “story” (1 pt.):
5. Describe the typical genre elements found in a Film Noir. For each, give example(s) from Double
Indemnity to illustrate.
Setting (1 pt.):
Props and Costumes (1 pt.):
Lighting (1 pt.):
Characters (two main types – 2 pts.):
Theme/Mood (1 pt):
6. Label the parts of the Narrative Arc (back side of this sheet) 6 pts.: