American Gangster Genre Quiz

What is a key characteristic of the American gangster genre?

• The hero is a native-born American

• The story takes place in the countryside

• The hero represents the upper class

• The hero is an immigrant who dislikes his low status in life and wants more

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Where does the story in the American gangster genre typically take place?

• Small towns

• Suburbs

• Big cities

• Rural areas

What does the hero of the American gangster genre represent?

• The ideal American citizen

• The underbelly of capitalism

• The law enforcement agencies

• The upper class

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What is the structure of the American gangster genre films?

• Comedy

• Romance

• Tragedy

• Action

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What aspect of family is often emphasized in the American gangster genre?

• Betrayal

• Dysfunction

• Loyalty

• Separation

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Who is the hero's antagonist in the American gangster genre?

• Other gangsters

• Society and law enforcement

• Family members

• Business rivals

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Why do we root for the gangster in the American gangster genre?

• Because he represents justice

• Because he is always morally right

• Because he defies an unjust society

• Because he is a hero

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Why do we celebrate the gangster's fall in the American gangster genre?

• Because he is a villain

• Because he represents the upper class

• Because of the immoral things he has done

• Because he is a threat to society

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What is the hero's motivation in the American gangster genre?

• To become a law enforcement officer

• To maintain the status quo

• To improve his status in an unjust society

• To become a wealthy businessman

Who represents the enforcers of societal status quo in the American gangster genre?

• The hero's family

• The police and law enforcement agencies

• Other gangsters

• Business rivals