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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 kind of scene did "Psycho" start with?

2. What did Hitchcock believe might be the reason that people felt the need to watch his films several times?

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

4. What did Truffaut wonder about Hitchcock's avoidance of politics in his films?

5. What was the producer of "Notorious" unfamiliar with, which eventually led to the film being made with another studio?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Hitchcock believe the audience failed to understand about "I Confess"?

3. What was wrong with the last five reels of the film "Rope", which caused Hitchcock to re-shoot them?

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

5. How did Hitchcock approach filming romantic scenes?

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

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

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

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

10. Why was Hitchcock attracted to filming "Rear Window"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes found in Hitchcock's films. What are some recurring themes? What movies have examples of these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hitchcock's career during the 1940's. What are some of the notable films which Hitchcock worked on during this time? What technical innovations or career advancements did Hitchcock achieve during this time period? What comments did Truffaut and Hitchcock make about the films of this time period?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the anecdotes that Hitchcock shared in the book. What do they reveal about the director? In your opinion, what is the most interesting anecdote? Do you find any of the anecdotes surprising? Why or why not?

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