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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 word did Truffaut use to describe using children in films in a suspenseful way?
(a) As 'troubling'.
(b) As 'twisted'.
(c) As 'tricky'.
(d) As 'ticklish'.

2. What did Hitchcock explain a MacGuffin is in a short story?
(a) A staircase to nowhere.
(b) A trap to catch lions in Scotland.
(c) A file folder marked 'Confidential'.
(d) A mysterious unmarked door.

3. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?
(a) He borrowed from the film's crew.
(b) He borrowed from the bank.
(c) He borrowed from his girlfriend.
(d) He borrowed from the film's stars.

4. How was the murderer in "The Girl was Young" identifiable?
(a) By an eye twitch.
(b) By a limp.
(c) By facial hair.
(d) By a tattoo.

5. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?
(a) Pacific Electric.
(b) General Motors.
(c) The British Museum.
(d) American Telephone and Telegraph.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Birds", who happened to be on the scene when a group of women began to discuss the birds?

2. What did Hitchcock say it was important to find a balance between with a movie's plot?

3. What did Truffaut suggest the portrayal of police in Hitchcock's films, such as"Shadow of a Doubt" was influenced by?

4. Why did Hitchcock say he agreed to make "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?

5. What is NOT listed as an object to be used to understand the main character of "Rear Window"?

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