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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

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) Murray Bruce.
(c) Martin Benson.
(d) Michael Balcon.

2. How was the murderer in "The Girl was Young" identifiable?
(a) By a limp.
(b) By a tattoo.
(c) By an eye twitch.
(d) By facial hair.

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

4. What did Hitchcock say about the frequency of his dreaming?
(a) He dreamed once or twice a week.
(b) He never dreamed.
(c) He had several vivid dreams every night.
(d) He did not dream often.

5. How would a kissing scene in "Psycho" have appeared to audiences at the time the film was released?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Shocking.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Too chaste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of equipment was used for the first time on "Rope"?

2. On which film did Hitchcock make his directorial debut?

3. According to Hitchcock, Jesuits would do anything to avoid what?

4. During the filming of "Notorious", what was a minor crew member sent to scout in Beverly Hills?

5. When Hitchcock made his directorial debut, what was the film based on?

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