What is a "serial," as it was known in the early silent era? In what ways did the serial act as a transitional form between the one-reel film and the feature? Support your answer with examples of notable serials and characteristics of influential serial directors.

The Enlightenment led to what to new types of theatre?

a) New comedy and old tragedy b) Melodramas and Freedom Skits c) Anti-comedies and true love stories d) Barber comedies and wig plays e) Domestic tragedies and sentimental comedies

Some “rules of thumb” to help you perform Step 3 are:

a. Think through the research question yourself and attempt to identify its main parts. b. Develop familiarity with the phenomena that disciplines typically study. c. Be inclusive, erring on the side of identifying as many potentially relevant disciplines as possible. d. All these answers are correct.