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1
Who is referred to as the "Master of Suspense"?
Quentin Tarantino
Alfred Hitchcock
Steven Spielberg
Martin Scorsese
2
What event caused L.B."Jeff" Jeffries to break his leg?
A race car crashed into him.
He tripped over his camera.
He was in a fight.
He fell down the stairs.
3
How does Jeffries ultimately defend himself against Mr. Thorwald?
He uses his camera flash.
He runs away.
He throws objects at him.
He calls for Stella.
4
What do Jeffries and Stella do after finding the wedding ring in Lisa’s possession?
They call the police.
They confront Thorwald.
They celebrate their victory.
They leave the apartment.
5
What does Jeffries find strange about the salesman’s actions at night?
He cleans a knife and a saw.
He invites neighbors over.
He throws trash out the window.
He plays music loudly.
6
How did Hitchcock use lighting to enhance suspense in his films?
Bright lighting to highlight characters
Natural lighting to create realism
No specific lighting techniques were used
Low-key lighting to create shadows and tension
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What does the term "Hitchcockian" refer to?
A specific actor in his films
A style of comedy
Techniques used in suspense films
A type of horror
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How does Jeffries pass his time while recuperating?
Spying on his neighbors.
Watching television.
Painting.
Reading books.
9
How does Hitchcock build tension through the setting in 'Rear Window'?
By using a futuristic cityscape.
By using a single location with multiple viewpoints.
By setting the story in a rural area.
By frequently changing locations.
10
What is the outcome for Mr. Thorwald at the end of the story?
He escapes.
He confesses to the murder.
He disappears.
He is found innocent.
11
Which cinematic technique did Hitchcock employ to control the pacing of his films?
Quick cuts and long takes
Constant background noise
Slow motion
Fixed camera angles
12
What does Thorwald do when he finds Lisa hiding in his apartment?
He attacks her.
He calls the police.
He offers her a drink.
He runs away.
13
When the police investigate, what do they find out about Mrs. Thorwald?
She has gone to the country.
She is missing.
She has moved away.
She is in the hospital.
14
What does Lisa find in Mr. Thorwald’s apartment that confirms her suspicions?
A wedding ring and purse.
A diary.
A hidden camera.
A bloody shirt.
15
What tragic event occurs that further raises suspicion about Mr. Thorwald?
The power goes out.
A neighbor’s child goes missing.
Someone sees him arguing.
A dog is found dead.
16
What does Jeffries notice about the salesman that raises his suspicion?
He is always on the phone.
He talks to his wife loudly.
He leaves at odd hours with a heavy case.
He has many visitors.
17
What advice does Stella give Jeffries regarding his relationship with Lisa?
To marry her.
To move to a different city.
To focus on his photography.
To forget about her.
18
What is the primary emotion that suspense as a genre aims to evoke in its audience?
nervous excitement
joy
indifference
anger
19
What item does Jeffries and his friends slip under Thorwald's door?
A newspaper article.
A threatening note.
A gift.
A warning letter.
20
What does Lisa do when she enters Thorwald's apartment?
She searches for Mrs. Thorwald's belongings.
She waits for Jeffries to arrive.
She takes photos of everything.
She looks for evidence of a crime.
21
What does Jeffries use to get a better look at Thorwald's actions?
His camera.
Binoculars and a telephoto lens.
A telescope.
His smartphone.
22
What does Stella mean when she says, "I can smell trouble coming"?
She thinks Jeffries is in danger.
She senses a storm is approaching.
She believes Lisa will leave Jeffries.
She suspects something is wrong with Thorwald.
23
What is Jeffries' profession that influences his perspective on the events he observes?
Detective.
Journalist.
Writer.
Photographer.
24
How does Hitchcock’s approach to suspense differ from using jump scares?
He prefers comedic relief
He avoids suspense entirely
He focuses on slow tension-building
He uses only visual effects
25
How does the story depict Jeffries' relationship with Lisa?
They are indifferent to each other.
They have a strong bond despite their differences.
They are constantly arguing.
They are just friends.
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Why does Jeffries feel guilty after the police investigate?
He thinks he caused the dog’s death.
He didn't tell them everything he saw.
He believes he wasted their time.
He feels responsible for Lisa’s danger.
