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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was one of Truffaut's favorite aspects of "Rear Window"?
(a) The darkness of the scenes.
(b) The subtle humor.
(c) The moody music.
(d) The use of close shots.

3. What did Hitchcock say does not make or break a movie?
(a) The box office returns.
(b) The critics' opinions.
(c) The ending.
(d) The cast.

4. What did Hitchcock say, as a child, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up?
(a) An actor.
(b) A writer.
(c) An engineer.
(d) A veterinarian.

5. Why were many scenarios for the "Notorious" 'MacGuffin' cast aside?
(a) They were too implausible.
(b) They were too simple.
(c) They were overly complex.
(d) The producer disliked them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hitchcock describe his father?

2. How much did "Rope" cost to produce?

3. What sort of plot would the term 'MacGuffin" most likely refer to?

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

5. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?

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