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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of approach was needed toward the main character's adventures in "Spellbound"?
(a) A logical approach.
(b) A child-like approach.
(c) A subtle approach.
(d) A fantastic approach.

2. What did Hitchcock assert that not every film needs?
(a) A superstar cast.
(b) A happy ending.
(c) Special effects.
(d) A big budget.

3. What did Hitchcock believe might be the reason that people felt the need to watch his films several times?
(a) There were visual gags that could be missed.
(b) The stories.
(c) The richness of detail on the screen.
(d) The plots were so complex.

4. How was the murderer in "The Girl was Young" identifiable?
(a) By facial hair.
(b) By an eye twitch.
(c) By a limp.
(d) By a tattoo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was common to the actors sent by casting when Hitchcock was searching for someone to play an ambassador?

2. What was the name of Hitchcock's school when he was young?

3. Who was the female lead in "Psycho"?

4. What was originally to be the topic of Hitchcock's first American film?

5. What did Hitchcock say is essential to a film for the benefit of the audience?

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