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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Hitchcock when he wrote the adapted script for "Woman to Woman"?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-three.
(d) Twenty-two.

2. How did Hitchcock shoot "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) As it was written.
(b) With a very small production budget.
(c) On location in Italy.
(d) With a great amount of improvisation.

3. What sort of plot would the term 'MacGuffin" most likely refer to?
(a) One which involves uncovering a secret.
(b) A romantic comedy.
(c) One which revolves around family drama.
(d) An outdoor adventure.

4. While shooting the birds, a farmer told Hitchcock about crows dive-bombing which of his animals?
(a) His cows.
(b) His chickens.
(c) His lambs.
(d) His horse.

5. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?
(a) He borrowed from the bank.
(b) He borrowed from the film's stars.
(c) He borrowed from his girlfriend.
(d) He borrowed from the film's crew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who offered Hitchcock his new position after the British took over the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky studio?

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

4. Over what span of time did the interview between Truffaut and Hitchcock take place?

5. Where was Hitchcock born?

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