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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 did Hitchcock realize about his use of the young boy in his film, "The Woman Alone"?
(a) That he would win an award because of it.
(b) That it didn't match what was in the original screenplay.
(c) That it was a mistake.
(d) That it was ground-breaking.

2. In "The Birds", who happened to be on the scene when a group of women began to discuss the birds?
(a) A nematologist.
(b) A paleozoologist.
(c) An apiologist.
(d) An ornithologist.

3. What did Hitchcock say is essential to a film for the benefit of the audience?
(a) Simplification.
(b) A solid cast and plot.
(c) A gripping climax.
(d) Impressive visuals.

4. How did Hitchcock NOT make up for the wallet of studio money he lost while working on his directorial debut?
(a) He borrowed from the film's stars.
(b) He borrowed from the bank.
(c) He borrowed from his girlfriend.
(d) He borrowed from the film's crew.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did Truffaut use to describe using children in films in a suspenseful way?

2. What were leading ladies required to do for the cameramen's age-hiding technique to work?

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

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

5. Which Academy Award was given to Hitchcock's first American film?

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