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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) As a gesture of friendship.
(b) For the technical challenge it offered.
(c) To broaden his range.
(d) For the paycheck.

2. Who did Hitchcock say was the actual recipient of the Oscar?
(a) The film's stars.
(b) The film's production crew.
(c) The film's producer.
(d) The film's writers.

3. What caused the theater audience to applaud at the premiere of "The Ring"?
(a) The handsome leading man.
(b) The film's montage.
(c) The beautiful score.
(d) The exciting plot.

4. Why was Truffaut an outstanding choice for interviewing Hitchcock?
(a) He was a close friend of the director.
(b) He was not afraid to ask the hard questions.
(c) He had a great deal of interviewing experience.
(d) He was a former film critic and cinematic expert.

5. How was the murderer in "The Girl was Young" identifiable?
(a) By an eye twitch.
(b) By facial hair.
(c) By a limp.
(d) By a tattoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the script of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" have to avoid showing?

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

3. For Hitchcock, what was different about working on his first American film as compared to his British films?

4. What did Truffaut do for a living when he and Hitchcock first met?

5. Who was said to rarely have the same viewpoint as the filmmaker?

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