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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hitchcock say, as a child, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up?
(a) A writer.
(b) An actor.
(c) A veterinarian.
(d) An engineer.

2. What kind of animal caused trouble for Hitchcock and his crew while filming "Number Seventeen"?
(a) Birds.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Rats.

3. Where was a portion of Hitchcock's directorial debut filmed?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Istanbul.
(d) Texas.

4. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?
(a) A poem.
(b) A play.
(c) A novel.
(d) An ancient fable.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date was Hitchcock born?

2. Which of the following did Hitchcock NOT study at a specialized school?

3. What was the screenplay of Hitchcock's first official film based on?

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

5. What did Hitchcock talk about in regards to his film, "The Ring"?

(see the answer key)

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