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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many reels of "Rope" film had to be re-shot due to Hitchcock's problem with the ending?
(a) Three reels.
(b) One reel.
(c) Five reels.
(d) Six reels.

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

4. Who starred in Hitchcock's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) Ava Gardner.
(b) Doris Day.
(c) Carol Lombard.
(d) Janet Leigh.

5. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?
(a) The perfect casting.
(b) The behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
(c) The film's technical innovations.
(d) The budget.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hitchcock feel about casting departments when it came time to cast for his films?

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

3. What did Hitchcock explain a MacGuffin is in a short story?

4. What kind of approach was needed toward the main character's adventures in "Spellbound"?

5. What did Hitchcock believe might be the reason that people felt the need to watch his films several times?

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