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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was "Notorious" made?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1941.

2. What was common to the actors sent by casting when Hitchcock was searching for someone to play an ambassador?
(a) They were all slightly overweight.
(b) They were all balding.
(c) They were all English.
(d) They all had little beards.

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

4. Why were many scenarios for the "Notorious" 'MacGuffin' cast aside?
(a) They were too implausible.
(b) They were too simple.
(c) They were overly complex.
(d) The producer disliked them.

5. To which position was Hitchcock eventually promoted at Paramount's English studio?
(a) Head of the editing department.
(b) Head of the costume department.
(c) Head of the casting department.
(d) Head of the title department.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which historical figure was the focus of Hitchcock's first official film?

2. What genre was Hitchcock's film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?

3. What was the screenplay of Hitchcock's first official film based on?

4. Who was the quiet man who approached Hitchcock during the filming of "Notorious"?

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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