View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Hitchcock first travel to America?
(a) 1937.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1934.
(d) 1942.

2. What was the only thing that intrigued Hitchcock about the novel "Psycho"?
(a) The shower murder scene.
(b) The characterization of Norman Bates.
(c) The hotel setting.
(d) The romantic scenes.

3. Hitchcock refuted a story about which actor sending him fifty canaries?
(a) Anthony Perkins.
(b) Peter Lorre.
(c) Cary Grant.
(d) James Stewart.

4. Hitchcock stated that the storyline for Norman was inspired by a man in which American state?
(a) Wisconsin.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Maine.

5. What was "The Wrong Man" based on?
(a) A German film.
(b) A true story.
(c) A play.
(d) A short story.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic in regards to Hitchcock's life had not really been written about before this book?

2. What complaint did Hitchcock have about the original script for "Spellbound"?

3. What did Hitchcock say must be done about the MacGuffin so that the story was not ruined?

4. What did Hitchcock say was lost on screen in "Marnie"?

5. Who did Hitchcock meet that influenced his interest in writing scripts?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 254 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample