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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hitchcock feel about his film, "The Secret Agent"?
(a) That the book was better than the film.
(b) Not particularly fond.
(c) It was his favorite of his films.
(d) Regretful that he chose to make it.

2. Which emotion did Truffaut say was easily transferred to film?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Lust.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

3. How did Truffaut refer to "Notorious"?
(a) As a departure from Hitchcock's usual style.
(b) As the quintessence of Hitchcock.
(c) As a technical marvel.
(d) As a surprising failure.

4. What did Hitchcock say about the frequency of his dreaming?
(a) He dreamed once or twice a week.
(b) He had several vivid dreams every night.
(c) He did not dream often.
(d) He never dreamed.

5. How many of Hitchcock's films failed before he had a comeback with "Strangers on a Train"?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Zero.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Truffaut consider "Rope" a milestone in Hitchcock's career?

2. What was the hope of the authors of the novel "Vertigo" based on as they wrote it?

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

4. What was the plot of "I Confess"?

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

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