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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 did Hitchcock say of many elaborate elements in his films?

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

3. Who did the character Norman have conversations with in "Psycho"?

4. Which film features a scene with a crop dusting plane?

5. How did Truffaut refer to "Notorious"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Truffaut say would have improved the opening scene of "Psycho"?

2. Was there a connection between Hitchcock's religious upbringing and the film "I Confess"?

3. What did Hitchcock's meeting with a farmer during the filming of "The Birds" inspire?

4. What did Hitchcock believe inspired people to view his films many times?

5. What did Truffaut cite as an example of absurdity in Hitchcock's films?

6. Under which circumstance did Hitchcock say he would not have filmed "The Birds"?

7. How did Hitchcock explain filming in color as being potentially problematic?

8. Why did Hitchcock have conflicts with the producer of "Notorious"?

9. Why did Hitchcock refuse to have his former boss at Famous Players-Lasky work for him on "Notorious"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conclusion of the novel "Hitchcock." At what point in Hitchcock's career did this interview take place? How did Truffaut conclude the interview?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hitchcock's childhood. What similarities and differences can be seen between Hitchcock the child and Hitchcock the director? What major events did Hitchcock experience during his youth? Did Hitchcock have a passion for cinema as a child?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the photographs in the book "Hitchcock." What do the photographs tell the reader about Hitchcock and his film career? Why might the photographs in the book have been chosen? Why are photographs often included in biographies and other non-fiction portrayals of historical figures and influential people?

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