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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hitchcock say must be done about the MacGuffin so that the story was not ruined?
(a) It must only be revealed at the end of the film.
(b) It must never fall into the hands of the story's antagonist.
(c) It must be kept simple.
(d) It must be an item of little monetary value.

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

3. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?
(a) Director of Planning.
(b) Head Engineer.
(c) Account Manager.
(d) Technical Estimator.

4. What did Hitchcock believe might be the reason that people felt the need to watch his films several times?
(a) The stories.
(b) The plots were so complex.
(c) There were visual gags that could be missed.
(d) The richness of detail on the screen.

5. What is said to be one of the most notable innovations of Hitchcock's films?
(a) Lighting.
(b) Use of color.
(c) Sound effects.
(d) Camera angles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the focus of "Spellbound"?

2. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?

3. In what year did production wrap on "The Prude's Fall"?

4. What did cameramen use in order to hide a leading lady's aging?

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

(see the answer key)

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