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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 incident was the ending of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" based on?
(a) The sinking of the Titanic.
(b) The Easter Rising.
(c) The Senghenydd Colliery Disaster.
(d) The Sidney Street Siege.

2. How many of Hitchcock's films failed before he had a comeback with "Strangers on a Train"?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Zero.
(d) Two.

3. What did Hitchcock say the audience failed to understand about the film "I Confess"?
(a) The subtle humor in the film.
(b) The lengths people will go to to protect loved ones.
(c) The role of a priest as confessor.
(d) The complicated murder plot.

4. Why was Hitchcock attracted to filming "Rear Window"?
(a) The studio offered him a big budget for the film.
(b) The story intrigued him.
(c) It was a technically challenging production.
(d) He liked working with the actors involved.

5. Why did Hitchcock's father take him to the police station?
(a) It was the only safe place.
(b) As a form of punishment.
(c) To take a lie detector test.
(d) To identify a criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?

2. How much did "Rope" cost to produce?

3. What did Hitchcock say of many elaborate elements in his films?

4. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?

5. Why were many scenarios for the "Notorious" 'MacGuffin' cast aside?

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