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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which film did Hitchcock make his directorial debut?
(a) "The Glass House."
(b) "The Cottage in the Woods."
(c) The English Fields."
(d) "The Pleasure Garden."

2. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?
(a) A play.
(b) A novel.
(c) An ancient fable.
(d) A poem.

3. What were caption cards used for?
(a) To list the credits.
(b) To make up for the lack of sound in silent movies.
(c) They were used as subtitles for foreign films.
(d) To help the actors get into character.

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

5. Who did Hitchcock meet that influenced his interest in writing scripts?
(a) British writers.
(b) French writers.
(c) American writers.
(d) Spanish writers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Truffaut say that many people assume suspense must be related to?

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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