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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the screenplay of Hitchcock's first official film based on?
(a) A play called "A Cup of Coffee."
(b) A play called "Wuthering Flower."
(c) A play called "Escape."
(d) A play called "Who is He?".

2. What is Hitchcock known as?
(a) The Wizard of Cinematography.
(b) The Genius of Film.
(c) Alfred of Many Angles.
(d) The Master of Suspense.

3. In what establishment was the Shuftan Process used in order to film?
(a) The British Museum.
(b) General Motors.
(c) Pacific Electric.
(d) American Telephone and Telegraph.

4. After the British took over Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, what position was Hitchcock assigned to?
(a) Assistant producer.
(b) Editor.
(c) Assistant director.
(d) Head of advertising.

5. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?
(a) The behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
(b) The budget.
(c) The film's technical innovations.
(d) The perfect casting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitchcock say it was important to find a balance between with a movie's plot?

2. Who wrote the novel on which Hitchcock's film "Thirty-Nine Steps" was based?

3. How did Hitchcock shoot "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?

4. What was confiscated at a border crossing when Hitchcock was directing his first film?

5. What is said to be one of the most notable innovations of Hitchcock's films?

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