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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was confiscated at a border crossing when Hitchcock was directing his first film?
(a) 10,000 feet of unexposed film.
(b) A fake gun.
(c) Gun powder.
(d) Fireworks.

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

3. In what year did production wrap on "The Prude's Fall"?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1927.
(d) 1923.

4. Which company did Hitchcock work for after leaving school?
(a) The Henley Telegraph Company.
(b) Union Electric Company.
(c) Central London Public Service Company.
(d) British Tabulating Machine Company.

5. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?
(a) Account Manager.
(b) Technical Estimator.
(c) Director of Planning.
(d) Head Engineer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT named as an actor Hitchcock favored?

2. Where was a portion of Hitchcock's directorial debut filmed?

3. What was the plot of "Woman to Woman" about?

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

5. How did Hitchcock describe his father?

(see the answer key)

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