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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky plan to open a film studio?
(a) Islington, London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Chicago, Illinois.

3. Why did Hitchcock's father take him to the police station?
(a) To take a lie detector test.
(b) As a form of punishment.
(c) It was the only safe place.
(d) To identify a criminal.

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

5. What did Truffaut say that many people assume suspense must be related to?
(a) Fear.
(b) Intimidation.
(c) Murder.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date was Hitchcock born?

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

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

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

5. What caused the theater audience to applaud at the premiere of "The Ring"?

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