Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin, the greatest genius of the cinema, had humble origins. Brought up in a workhouse, he developed his talents in the hard world of the English music hall, but worldwide fame only came after he emigrated to Hollywood. He is best remembered as the Tramp, the tragi-comic figure dressed in baggy trousers, bowler, wielding a walking stick and walking in his inimitable fashion. This pathetic born-loser won the heart of the world.
Yet he was not just an actor--his genius extended to writing, producing, directing and even composing. Perhaps because of his background he was essentially a compassionate man and one who was not afraid to show it. He directed his comic genius against the absurdities of the First World War, mindless capitalism, totalitarianism, human frailty in any form. His commitment to the common man no doubt caused his split with the commercialism of a Hollywood unwilling to upset the establishment, particularly during the communist witch hunts of the 1950\'s. He emigrated to Switzerland and died an exile, yet, truly, he belongs to the world.

(MAC Modern Academic Center:EFFECTIVE TESTS by Somboon Bussayasiri)

Where did Charlie Chaplin start his career?
1. In English music halls.
2. In the theatres.
3. In the market places.
4. At the middle of crossroads.
What does the writer mean by "this pathetic born-loser?" ?
1. It's unjust for him to be beaten.
2. No one feels sympathetic for him.
3. Everyone feels sorry for him because he can never win.
4. Everyone thinks that deserves him.
In what way did his background perhaps influence his films?
1. It made him more eager.
2. It gave him special kind of tragedy.
3. It gave him special kind of comedy.
4. It gave him the subject for his main character and the theme for his films.
In what way was he anti-establishment?
1. The establishment is against the law.
2. He considered the establishment unfair.
3. He took the side of the common man against the establishment.
4. He didn't agree at the establishment.
Why can he be described as versatile?
1. He could do everything that others couldn't.
2. He took up several occupations.
3. He produced many kinds of play.
4. He did many other things than act.