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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 was a portion of Hitchcock's directorial debut filmed?
(a) Texas.
(b) Buenos Aires.
(c) Istanbul.
(d) Genoa.

2. What were leading ladies required to do for the cameramen's age-hiding technique to work?
(a) Hold a reflecting mirror.
(b) Move their heads back and forth.
(c) Stay perfectly still.
(d) Keep their heads tilted upward.

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

4. While working at Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, when would Hitchcock occasionally be given a chance to step behind the camera?
(a) When the head figure at the studio was not around.
(b) When directors were sick or had an emergency.
(c) When scenes involved no actors.
(d) When Hitchcock contributed an idea that they used.

5. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?
(a) As a loner.
(b) As a geek.
(c) As a curious boy.
(d) As a brat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?

3. Which film actually became the first one Hitchcock filmed in America?

4. What piece of equipment was used for the first time on "Rope"?

5. According to Hitchcock, what prevents a film audience from feeling emotions?

(see the answer key)

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