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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Truffaut suggest the portrayal of police in Hitchcock's films, such as"Shadow of a Doubt" was influenced by?
(a) Hitchcock's issues with authority figures.
(b) Hitchcock's fear of the police.
(c) Bad writing.
(d) The anti-establishment sentiment of the 1940s.

3. What kind of animal caused trouble for Hitchcock and his crew while filming "Number Seventeen"?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rats.
(d) Cats.

4. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?
(a) They were superior to British films.
(b) They were considered a highbrow art form.
(c) They were inferior to British films.
(d) They were improving rapidly.

5. What was different about Hitchcock's first film in America?
(a) It included an animation sequence.
(b) It was filmed in color.
(c) It lacked his signature style.
(d) It was a slapstick comedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were caption cards used for?

2. What did Hitchcock say, as a child, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up?

3. What did Hitchcock have a little boy carry in his film, "The Woman Alone"?

4. Why did Hitchcock's father take him to the police station?

5. According to Hitchcock, what prevents a film audience from feeling emotions?

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