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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 was the reason the police were portrayed as inept in some of his films?
(a) For humor.
(b) They were based on real policemen he knew.
(c) For the sake of creating a good story.
(d) Bad casting.

2. What caused the theater audience to applaud at the premiere of "The Ring"?
(a) The beautiful score.
(b) The exciting plot.
(c) The handsome leading man.
(d) The film's montage.

3. What kind of approach was needed toward the main character's adventures in "Spellbound"?
(a) A logical approach.
(b) A child-like approach.
(c) A fantastic approach.
(d) A subtle approach.

4. What incident was the ending of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" based on?
(a) The Sidney Street Siege.
(b) The sinking of the Titanic.
(c) The Easter Rising.
(d) The Senghenydd Colliery Disaster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic in regards to Hitchcock's life had not really been written about before this book?

2. Which famous figure inspired a scene in "The Man Who Knew Too Much"?

3. Who wrote the screenplay for "Notorious"?

4. How did Hitchcock feel about his film, "The Secret Agent"?

5. What did cameramen focus on to hide a leading lady's aging?

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