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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Hitchcock say was the actual recipient of the Oscar?
(a) The film's producer.
(b) The film's production crew.
(c) The film's stars.
(d) The film's writers.

2. What sort of plot would the term 'MacGuffin" most likely refer to?
(a) One which revolves around family drama.
(b) A romantic comedy.
(c) An outdoor adventure.
(d) One which involves uncovering a secret.

3. What was the plot of "I Confess"?
(a) A priest takes a confession from a murderer.
(b) A woman pleads guilty to a crime she did not commit.
(c) An FBI agent sends the woman he loves to seduce a criminal.
(d) A man plots to kill his heiress wife.

4. Along with "Shadow of a Doubt", what other film did Truffaut name as having inept police characters in the story?
(a) Suspicion.
(b) Jamaica Inn.
(c) Sabotage.
(d) Notorious.

5. How many reels of "Rope" film had to be re-shot due to Hitchcock's problem with the ending?
(a) Five reels.
(b) One reel.
(c) Three reels.
(d) Six reels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did cameramen use in order to hide a leading lady's aging?

2. How much did "Rope" cost to produce?

3. What is Hitchcock known as?

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

5. What did Truffaut say that many people assume suspense must be related to?

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