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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of animal caused trouble for Hitchcock and his crew while filming "Number Seventeen"?

3. Who was Hitchcock's assistant after he became a director?

4. What did Truffaut say about the success of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" in Britain?

5. How was the murderer in "The Girl was Young" identifiable?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the advantage to Hitchcock focusing more on scenario than plausibility in his films?

2. What old trick used by cameramen to hide the aging looks of actresses did Hitchcock explain?

3. Describe the troubles Hitchcock had while filming his directorial debut.

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

5. What was the plot of the first script Hitchcock wrote for Michael Balcon?

6. In a short story, how did Hitchcock himself explain the term "MacGuffin"?

7. What did Hitchcock explain would happen if a film's plot was too complex?

8. What did Hitchcock learn from his film, "The Woman Alone"?

9. Why did Hitchcock go to America in 1937?

10. In the 1920s, why would scripts often have to be changed, and how did Hitchcock feel about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hitchcock's audience. What are some examples of how Hitchcock kept the audience in mind while filming? What are some examples of how the audience reacted to different Hitchcock films?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hitchcock's films during the 1920's to the 1930's. What were some of the films Hitchcock directed during this time period? What other jobs did Hitchcock have in the 1920's? What technical innovations or career advancements did Hitchcock achieve during this time period?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Hitchcock's legacy. How is he remembered today? Which of his technical innovations are still in use today? Which of his films are considered classics today? Why is Hitchcock's work significant?

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