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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What kind of animal caused trouble for Hitchcock and his crew while filming "Number Seventeen"?
(a) Rats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Hitchcock, what do Jesuits have a deep sense of?

3. Which of the following did Hitchcock NOT study at a specialized school?

4. Which company did Hitchcock work for after leaving school?

5. What did Hitchcock become known for inserting into his films?

(see the answer key)

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