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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of plot would the term 'MacGuffin" most likely refer to?
(a) One which involves uncovering a secret.
(b) An outdoor adventure.
(c) One which revolves around family drama.
(d) A romantic comedy.

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

3. What word did Truffaut use to describe using children in films in a suspenseful way?
(a) As 'tricky'.
(b) As 'troubling'.
(c) As 'twisted'.
(d) As 'ticklish'.

4. What genre was Hitchcock's film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) Period romance.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Science fiction.
(d) Action.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitchcock assert that not every film needs?

2. How old was Hitchcock when he wrote the adapted script for "Woman to Woman"?

3. While working at Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, when would Hitchcock occasionally be given a chance to step behind the camera?

4. What incident was the ending of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" based on?

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

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