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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was originally to be the topic of Hitchcock's first American film?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) The sinking of the Titanic.
(c) The story of a serial killer.
(d) The Hindenburg Disaster.

2. How did Hitchcock shoot "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
(a) On location in Italy.
(b) With a very small production budget.
(c) With a great amount of improvisation.
(d) As it was written.

3. How was Hitchcock's first American film received in Britain?
(a) Audiences liked the film.
(b) It was not released in Britain.
(c) Audiences were confused by it.
(d) Audiences resented his move to America.

4. While working at Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, when would Hitchcock occasionally be given a chance to step behind the camera?
(a) When the head figure at the studio was not around.
(b) When directors were sick or had an emergency.
(c) When Hitchcock contributed an idea that they used.
(d) When scenes involved no actors.

5. What was confiscated at a border crossing when Hitchcock was directing his first film?
(a) Gun powder.
(b) 10,000 feet of unexposed film.
(c) Fireworks.
(d) A fake gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hitchcock feel about casting departments when it came time to cast for his films?

2. Who starred in "Rear Window"?

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

4. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?

5. Who did Hitchcock work with to develop the screenplay for "Strangers on a Train"?

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