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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the character Norman have conversations with in "Psycho"?
(a) His own reflection.
(b) His mother.
(c) The hotel's groundskeeper.
(d) A squirrel.

2. Hitchcock refuted a story about which actor sending him fifty canaries?
(a) James Stewart.
(b) Peter Lorre.
(c) Cary Grant.
(d) Anthony Perkins.

3. Had Hitchcock not bought the rights to "Vertigo", who did Truffaut suggest might have bought them?
(a) James Stewart.
(b) Stanley Kubrick.
(c) A French director.
(d) MGM.

4. What did Hitchcock become known for inserting into his films?
(a) Actors of all races.
(b) Gags.
(c) Up-and-coming actors and actresses.
(d) Original music.

5. Which novel was "Vertigo" based on?
(a) D'Entre les Morts.
(b) La Main du Diable.
(c) Le Magnifique.
(d) Diabolique.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hitchcock film "Spellbound"?

2. Which of the following did Hitchcock NOT study at a specialized school?

3. How did Hitchcock feel about his film, "The Secret Agent"?

4. What was the focus of "Spellbound"?

5. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?

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