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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which famous figure inspired a scene in "The Man Who Knew Too Much"?
(a) Winston Churchill.
(b) Adolf Hitler.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Walt Disney.

2. According to Hitchcock, Jesuits would do anything to avoid what?
(a) Sin.
(b) Hell.
(c) God's wrath.
(d) Evil.

3. What caused the theater audience to applaud at the premiere of "The Ring"?
(a) The exciting plot.
(b) The film's montage.
(c) The handsome leading man.
(d) The beautiful score.

4. What did Truffaut say about the success of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" in Britain?
(a) It was undeserved.
(b) It was only successful due to the lack of competition at the theaters.
(c) It was a surprise.
(d) It was Hitchcock's greatest success in Britain.

5. What is said to be one of the most notable innovations of Hitchcock's films?
(a) Camera angles.
(b) Use of color.
(c) Lighting.
(d) Sound effects.

6. What did Hitchcock say does not make or break a movie?
(a) The cast.
(b) The ending.
(c) The critics' opinions.
(d) The box office returns.

7. On which film did Hitchcock make his directorial debut?
(a) "The Glass House."
(b) The English Fields."
(c) "The Pleasure Garden."
(d) "The Cottage in the Woods."

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

9. What was different about Hitchcock's first film in America?
(a) It was filmed in color.
(b) It included an animation sequence.
(c) It lacked his signature style.
(d) It was a slapstick comedy.

10. Who did Hitchcock meet that influenced his interest in writing scripts?
(a) British writers.
(b) American writers.
(c) French writers.
(d) Spanish writers.

11. What did Hitchcock say, as a child, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up?
(a) An actor.
(b) A writer.
(c) A veterinarian.
(d) An engineer.

12. Why did Hitchcock say he agreed to make "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) For the technical challenge it offered.
(b) To broaden his range.
(c) For the paycheck.
(d) As a gesture of friendship.

13. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?
(a) The behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
(b) The film's technical innovations.
(c) The perfect casting.
(d) The budget.

14. What is Hitchcock known as?
(a) Alfred of Many Angles.
(b) The Genius of Film.
(c) The Master of Suspense.
(d) The Wizard of Cinematography.

15. Who was Hitchcock's assistant after he became a director?
(a) Ashley Rand.
(b) Ansley Riece.
(c) Annie Redmond.
(d) Alma Reville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitchcock believe was his first step into the world of film?

2. While traveling in Germany, what was Hitchcock's crew instructed to smuggle onto a train?

3. What did cameramen use in order to hide a leading lady's aging?

4. Which company did Hitchcock work for after leaving school?

5. What did Hitchcock have a little boy carry in his film, "The Woman Alone"?

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