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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hitchcock, what prevents a film audience from feeling emotions?
(a) A story they cannot relate to.
(b) An unbelievable storyline.
(c) Complexity.
(d) Bad acting and direction.

2. After the British took over Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, what position was Hitchcock assigned to?
(a) Editor.
(b) Assistant producer.
(c) Assistant director.
(d) Head of advertising.

3. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?
(a) American Telephone and Telegraph.
(b) The British Museum.
(c) General Motors.
(d) Pacific Electric.

4. What is said to be one of the most notable innovations of Hitchcock's films?
(a) Lighting.
(b) Sound effects.
(c) Use of color.
(d) Camera angles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To which position was Hitchcock eventually promoted at Paramount's English studio?

3. Where is the concept of a MacGuffin said to have originated?

4. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?

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

(see the answer key)

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