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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?
(a) As a brat.
(b) As a loner.
(c) As a geek.
(d) As a curious boy.

2. Where was a portion of Hitchcock's directorial debut filmed?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Texas.
(c) Istanbul.
(d) Buenos Aires.

3. What did Hitchcock believe was his first step into the world of film?
(a) Making deals.
(b) Researching new technologies.
(c) Planning landscapes.
(d) Drawing advertisements.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the screenplay of Hitchcock's first official film based on?

3. Over what span of time did the interview between Truffaut and Hitchcock take place?

4. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?

5. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?

(see the answer key)

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