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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Hitchcock meet that influenced his interest in writing scripts?
(a) British writers.
(b) American writers.
(c) French writers.
(d) Spanish writers.

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

3. Which historical figure was the focus of Hitchcock's first official film?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Jack the Ripper.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) King Arthur.

4. According to Hitchcock, Jesuits would do anything to avoid what?
(a) Evil.
(b) Hell.
(c) Sin.
(d) God's wrath.

5. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?
(a) They were inferior to British films.
(b) They were considered a highbrow art form.
(c) They were improving rapidly.
(d) They were superior to British films.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hitchcock known as?

2. Where did the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky plan to open a film studio?

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

4. Who offered Hitchcock his new position after the British took over the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky studio?

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

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