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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?
(a) A novel.
(b) A poem.
(c) A play.
(d) An ancient fable.

2. While traveling in Germany, what was Hitchcock's crew instructed to smuggle onto a train?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A camera.
(c) A coffin.
(d) A grenade.

3. Which Academy Award was given to Hitchcock's first American film?
(a) Picture of the Year.
(b) Best Director.
(c) Best Original Story.
(d) Best Film Editing.

4. In what year was "Notorious" made?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1941.

5. What did Hitchcock realize about his use of the young boy in his film, "The Woman Alone"?
(a) That it was a mistake.
(b) That he would win an award because of it.
(c) That it was ground-breaking.
(d) That it didn't match what was in the original screenplay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitchcock become known for inserting into his films?

2. What is the Shuftan Process?

3. Who did Hitchcock prefer to cast in sexually-themed stories?

4. What did Hitchcock have a little boy carry in his film, "The Woman Alone"?

5. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?

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