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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hitchcock, Jesuits would do anything to avoid what?
(a) Hell.
(b) Evil.
(c) God's wrath.
(d) Sin.

2. What did Truffaut say about the success of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" in Britain?
(a) It was only successful due to the lack of competition at the theaters.
(b) It was undeserved.
(c) It was a surprise.
(d) It was Hitchcock's greatest success in Britain.

3. What did Hitchcock become known for inserting into his films?
(a) Original music.
(b) Up-and-coming actors and actresses.
(c) Gags.
(d) Actors of all races.

4. Why did Truffaut consider "Rope" a milestone in Hitchcock's career?
(a) It earned Hitchcock an Academy Award.
(b) It was based on a story that Hitchcock wrote himself.
(c) It was Hitchcock's highest grossing film.
(d) It was the first film Hitchcock produced.

5. Who wrote the screenplay for "Notorious"?
(a) John Michael Hayes.
(b) Angus MacPhail.
(c) Anthony Shaffer.
(d) Ben Hecht.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starred in "Rear Window"?

2. Where was a portion of Hitchcock's directorial debut filmed?

3. On which film did Hitchcock make his directorial debut?

4. In what year did Hitchcock film "Spellbound"?

5. What was one of Truffaut's favorite aspects of "Rear Window"?

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