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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?
(a) A poem.
(b) A play.
(c) An ancient fable.
(d) A novel.

2. In what year did production wrap on "The Prude's Fall"?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1927.
(d) 1930.

3. While working at Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, when would Hitchcock occasionally be given a chance to step behind the camera?
(a) When the head figure at the studio was not around.
(b) When directors were sick or had an emergency.
(c) When scenes involved no actors.
(d) When Hitchcock contributed an idea that they used.

4. Which historical figure was the focus of Hitchcock's first official film?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) King Arthur.
(d) Jack the Ripper.

5. On what date was Hitchcock born?
(a) April 24, 1905.
(b) June 04, 1910.
(c) August 13, 1899.
(d) September 01, 1901.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?

2. After the British took over Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, what position was Hitchcock assigned to?

3. What is the Shuftan Process?

4. Where did the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky plan to open a film studio?

5. Which company did Hitchcock work for after leaving school?

(see the answer key)

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