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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offered Hitchcock his new position after the British took over the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky studio?
(a) Murray Bruce.
(b) Michael Balcon.
(c) Martin Benson.
(d) Matthew Barrington.

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 the head figure at the studio was not around.
(c) When scenes involved no actors.
(d) When Hitchcock contributed an idea that they used.

3. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?
(a) A novel.
(b) An ancient fable.
(c) A play.
(d) A poem.

4. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?
(a) He borrowed from the film's crew.
(b) He borrowed from the film's stars.
(c) He borrowed from his girlfriend.
(d) He borrowed from the bank.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?

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

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

4. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?

5. What were caption cards used for?

(see the answer key)

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