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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 offered Hitchcock his new position after the British took over the Paramount Famous Players-Lasky studio?
(a) Matthew Barrington.
(b) Michael Balcon.
(c) Murray Bruce.
(d) Martin Benson.

2. According to Hitchcock, what do Jesuits have a deep sense of?
(a) Brotherhood.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) God.
(d) Moral fear.

3. What position was Hitchcock promoted to in the company he worked for after leaving school?
(a) Director of Planning.
(b) Head Engineer.
(c) Technical Estimator.
(d) Account Manager.

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

5. What did Hitchcock become known for inserting into his films?
(a) Gags.
(b) Up-and-coming actors and actresses.
(c) Actors of all races.
(d) Original music.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who appeared in each of Hitchcock's films?

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

4. What topic in regards to Hitchcock's life had not really been written about before this book?

5. At the time Hitchcock was making his foray into film, what was the opinion of American films?

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