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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offered Hitchcock his new position after the British took over the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky studio?
(a) Michael Balcon.
(b) Murray Bruce.
(c) Matthew Barrington.
(d) Martin Benson.

2. In "The Birds", who happened to be on the scene when a group of women began to discuss the birds?
(a) A nematologist.
(b) An apiologist.
(c) A paleozoologist.
(d) An ornithologist.

3. While traveling in Germany, what was Hitchcock's crew instructed to smuggle onto a train?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A camera.
(d) A grenade.

4. Who starred in Hitchcock's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) Carol Lombard.
(b) Ava Gardner.
(c) Janet Leigh.
(d) Doris Day.

5. What did Hitchcock say does not make or break a movie?
(a) The critics' opinions.
(b) The box office returns.
(c) The ending.
(d) The cast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Hitchcock's school when he was young?

2. Who wrote the novel on which Hitchcock's film "Thirty-Nine Steps" was based?

3. On which film did Hitchcock make his directorial debut?

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

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

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