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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Hitchcock born?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

2. What did Truffaut say about the success of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" in Britain?
(a) It was undeserved.
(b) It was only successful due to the lack of competition at the theaters.
(c) It was Hitchcock's greatest success in Britain.
(d) It was a surprise.

3. What was originally to be the topic of Hitchcock's first American film?
(a) The story of a serial killer.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The Hindenburg Disaster.
(d) The sinking of the Titanic.

4. What did Hitchcock realize about his use of the young boy in his film, "The Woman Alone"?
(a) That it didn't match what was in the original screenplay.
(b) That he would win an award because of it.
(c) That it was ground-breaking.
(d) That it was a mistake.

5. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?
(a) They were considered a highbrow art form.
(b) They were superior to British films.
(c) They were improving rapidly.
(d) They were inferior to British films.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Hitchcock's first American film received in Britain?

3. What did Hitchcock believe was his first step into the world of film?

4. When Hitchcock began to pay more attention to scenarios than the plausibility of the plot, what was he able to focus on?

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

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