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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?
(a) They were inferior to British films.
(b) They were superior to British films.
(c) They were improving rapidly.
(d) They were considered a highbrow art form.

2. Which of the following is NOT named as an actor Hitchcock favored?
(a) Errol Flynn.
(b) Buster Keaton.
(c) Douglas Fairbanks.
(d) Mary Pickford.

3. Who wrote the novel, "The Birds"?
(a) Daphne du Maurier.
(b) D. H. Lawrence.
(c) George Orwell.
(d) Anya Seton.

4. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?
(a) The British Museum.
(b) General Motors.
(c) Pacific Electric.
(d) American Telephone and Telegraph.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hitchcock refuted a story about which actor sending him fifty canaries?

2. Why did Hitchcock refuse to hire the quiet man as his assistant?

3. During the filming of "Notorious", what was a minor crew member sent to scout in Beverly Hills?

4. What were caption cards used for?

5. What did Hitchcock say about the characters in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?

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