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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 did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?
(a) The film's technical innovations.
(b) The behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
(c) The perfect casting.
(d) The budget.

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

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

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

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 were caption cards used for?

2. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?

3. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?

4. On which film did Hitchcock make his directorial debut?

5. What kind of animal caused trouble for Hitchcock and his crew while filming "Number Seventeen"?

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