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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is NOT listed as an object to be used to understand the main character of "Rear Window"?
(a) A deck of cards.
(b) A broken camera.
(c) A leg in a cast.
(d) Photographs on the wall.

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

5. What did cameramen use in order to hide a leading lady's aging?
(a) Gauze over the camera lens.
(b) Vaseline on the camera lens.
(c) Flashy sets.
(d) Bright lights.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is NOT named as an actor Hitchcock favored?

4. Who did Hitchcock meet that influenced his interest in writing scripts?

5. Why did Hitchcock's father take him to the police station?

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