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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?
(a) Pacific Electric.
(b) General Motors.
(c) The British Museum.
(d) American Telephone and Telegraph.

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

3. Hitchcock revealed that caption cards often didn't match a movie's dialogue due to which circumstance?
(a) The original dialogue was often too racy for film.
(b) The original dialogue was often too long.
(c) The original dialogue was not translatable.
(d) The original dialogue was bad.

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

5. What did Hitchcock become known for inserting into his films?
(a) Actors of all races.
(b) Gags.
(c) Up-and-coming actors and actresses.
(d) Original music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of Hitchcock's first official film?

2. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?

3. After the British took over Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, what position was Hitchcock assigned to?

4. What was the name of Hitchcock's school when he was young?

5. On what date was Hitchcock born?

(see the answer key)

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