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

2. How did Hitchcock describe himself as a child?
(a) As a loner.
(b) As a curious boy.
(c) As a brat.
(d) As a geek.

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

4. What topic in regards to Hitchcock's life had not really been written about before this book?
(a) Hitchcock's film preferences.
(b) Hitchcock's personal life.
(c) Hitchcock's childhood.
(d) Hitchcock's filmmaking secrets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While working at Paramount Famous Players-Lasky, when would Hitchcock occasionally be given a chance to step behind the camera?

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

3. Where was Hitchcock born?

4. Which of the following is NOT named as an actor Hitchcock favored?

5. Who did Hitchcock meet that influenced his interest in writing scripts?

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