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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 did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?
(a) As a brat.
(b) As a loner.
(c) As a curious boy.
(d) As a geek.

2. What did Truffaut say would have made the opening scene of "Psycho" more effective?
(a) If it had been shot in color.
(b) If it had taken place in a darkened room.
(c) If the face of the man in the scene had been concealed.
(d) If the characters had been nude.

3. After the British took over Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, what position was Hitchcock assigned to?
(a) Head of advertising.
(b) Editor.
(c) Assistant producer.
(d) Assistant director.

4. 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 crew.
(c) He borrowed from his girlfriend.
(d) He borrowed from the film's stars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of plot would the term 'MacGuffin" most likely refer to?

2. Why did Hitchcock say he agreed to make "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?

3. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?

4. What kind of dreams did Hitchcock say he didn't have?

5. Why did Truffaut consider "Rope" a milestone in Hitchcock's career?

(see the answer key)

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