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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 appeared in each of Hitchcock's films?
(a) Edith Head.
(b) Hitchcock himself.
(c) James Stewart.
(d) David O. Selznick.

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

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

4. What was one of Truffaut's favorite aspects of "Rear Window"?
(a) The subtle humor.
(b) The darkness of the scenes.
(c) The moody music.
(d) The use of close shots.

5. What did Truffaut suggest the portrayal of police in Hitchcock's films, such as"Shadow of a Doubt" was influenced by?
(a) The anti-establishment sentiment of the 1940s.
(b) Hitchcock's issues with authority figures.
(c) Hitchcock's fear of the police.
(d) Bad writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had contracted Hitchcock to make a film in America?

2. What did Hitchcock say of many elaborate elements in his films?

3. What did Hitchcock consider "Rear Window" to evoke the purest expression of?

4. What did Hitchcock say must be done about the MacGuffin so that the story was not ruined?

5. What was the female lead shown wearing in the opening scene of "Psycho"?

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