DRIVE-IN INVENTIONS
1.
The first experiments with in-car heaters, to enable year-round drive-in operation, began where?
(Choices)
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Louisville/Cincinnati
Cleveland/Columbus
Camden/Union
Champaign/Urbana
2.
What was the function of the drive-in "containment" screen?
(Choices)
Prevented cars from entering through the exit.
Kept insects out of patron's cars.
Allowed showing of movies in daylight.
Reinforced paint retention on screen towers.
Blocked entry of trespassers around perimeter.
3.
The introduction of concession stands in drive-in theatres:
(Choices)
Was mandated by the Allied Health Act of 1946.
Enabled the showing of free intermission films.
Resulted from requirements in film-rental contracts.
Evolved purely as an attraction.
Created pickets from concessionaires.
4.
Which of the following drive-in inventions never existed:
(Choices)
Roofed 'indoor' drive-ins, in shopping centers
Window-mounted, in-car air conditioners
Rain-proof, awning-covered ramps
'Mini' drive-ins, with a small screen for each car
Retractable screen towers, to avoid storms
5.
Some drive-ins had areas with traditional, auditorium-style seating for:
(Choices)
Rainy nights
Walk-in patrons
Matinee showings
Rentals
Concession patrons at intermission
