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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For Hitchcock, what was different about working on his first American film as compared to his British films?
(a) Only the filming location.
(b) The American actors were harder to direct.
(c) It was harder to get production money from the studio.
(d) Hitchcock could not relate to the film's story.

2. Along with "Shadow of a Doubt", what other film did Truffaut name as having inept police characters in the story?
(a) Sabotage.
(b) Notorious.
(c) Jamaica Inn.
(d) Suspicion.

3. Who offered Hitchcock his new position after the British took over the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky studio?
(a) Michael Balcon.
(b) Murray Bruce.
(c) Matthew Barrington.
(d) Martin Benson.

4. How did Hitchcock feel about casting departments when it came time to cast for his films?
(a) Confident.
(b) Dependent.
(c) Burdened.
(d) Distrustful.

5. What did Hitchcock say is essential to a film for the benefit of the audience?
(a) Simplification.
(b) A gripping climax.
(c) A solid cast and plot.
(d) Impressive visuals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?

3. Who did Hitchcock work with to develop the screenplay for "Strangers on a Train"?

4. According to Hitchcock, Jesuits would do anything to avoid what?

5. What word did Truffaut use to describe using children in films in a suspenseful way?

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