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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 topic in regards to Hitchcock's life had not really been written about before this book?
(a) Hitchcock's film preferences.
(b) Hitchcock's personal life.
(c) Hitchcock's childhood.
(d) Hitchcock's filmmaking secrets.

2. To which position was Hitchcock eventually promoted at Paramount's English studio?
(a) Head of the editing department.
(b) Head of the casting department.
(c) Head of the costume department.
(d) Head of the title department.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?

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

3. While traveling in Germany, what was Hitchcock's crew instructed to smuggle onto a train?

4. Who appeared in each of Hitchcock's films?

5. While working at Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, when would Hitchcock occasionally be given a chance to step behind the camera?

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