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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hitchcock film "Spellbound"?
(a) America.
(b) Italy.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Britain.

2. What complaint did Hitchcock have about the original script for "Spellbound"?
(a) It wasn't tight enough.
(b) It could only appeal to children.
(c) It was almost identical to another film he had made.
(d) The dialogue included offensive language.

3. Who was Hitchcock's assistant after he became a director?
(a) Annie Redmond.
(b) Ashley Rand.
(c) Alma Reville.
(d) Ansley Riece.

4. What did the 'MacGuffin' for "Notorious" involve?
(a) Money.
(b) A statuette.
(c) A brief case.
(d) Uranium.

5. How much did "Rope" cost to produce?
(a) $5 million.
(b) $1.5 million.
(c) $3 million.
(d) $10 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Hitchcock attracted to filming "Rear Window"?

2. What was the producer of "Notorious" unfamiliar with, which eventually led to the film being made with another studio?

3. What did the audience resent about Hitchcock's use of the young boy in his film, "The Woman Alone"?

4. What did Hitchcock assert that not every film needs?

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

(see the answer key)

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