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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hitchcock say he agreed to make "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) For the technical challenge it offered.
(b) For the paycheck.
(c) To broaden his range.
(d) As a gesture of friendship.

2. What did Hitchcock assert that not every film needs?
(a) A happy ending.
(b) A big budget.
(c) Special effects.
(d) A superstar cast.

3. How did Hitchcock describe his father?
(a) As a cruel man.
(b) As an intelligent man.
(c) As a nervous man.
(d) As a patient man.

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

5. What was the title of Hitchcock's first official film?
(a) 'The Lodger'.
(b) 'The Seductress.'
(c) 'The Outlaw.'
(d) 'The Temp'.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did cameramen focus on to hide a leading lady's aging?

2. What did Truffaut suggest the portrayal of police in Hitchcock's films, such as"Shadow of a Doubt" was influenced by?

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

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

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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