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A McGuffin Trivia Quiz

Some questions dealing with the masterful suspense films of the great Alfred Hitchcock:

A multiple-choice quiz by sweetwheat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sweetwheat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,792

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
889

Last 3 plays: pennie1478 (6/10), Guest 69 (9/10), Guest 24 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 'Strangers on a Train' what does Bruno have that belongs to Guy? Hint

His lighter

His glasses

His tennis racket

His hairspray

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Question 2 of 10

2. What do Theresa Wright and Joseph Cotton share in 'Shadow of a Doubt? Hint

an Ice Cream Soda

Picnic lunch

Cab Fare

A Name

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Question 3 of 10

3. From what structure does the villain fall in 'Saboteur?' Hint

The Statue of Liberty

A speeding Merry-Go-Round

The London Conservatory

A bell tower

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Question 4 of 10

4. Robert Bloch who penned the book 'Psycho,' from which the classic was made, said Norman Bates was based on a real person. Who was the person? Hint

Charlie Starkweather

Lucky Luciano

Richard Specht

Ed Gein

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hitchcock made a film in which the famed surrealist Dali designed the dream scenes. Name the film. Hint

Vertigo

Spellbound

Psycho

Frenzy

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' was remade in the 1950s. Who played the the lead male role? Hint

Gary Grant

Anthony Perkins

Gregory Peck

James Stewart

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hitchcock actually made a film in the newest thing of its time - 3D. Can you name the film? Hint

The Birds

Dial M for Murder

Vertigo

North by Northwest

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Question 8 of 10

8. Let's talk McGuffin! What was Hitchcock's definition for McGuffin? Hint

A school master

His favorite pipe

A red herring

Old family receipe

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 'The Trouble with Harry,' what was the trouble with Harry? Hint

He was dead.

The mob was after him.

He had amnesia

His wife was leaving him for another man.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Alfred Hitchcock's film trademark was? Hint

His appearance in his films.

He never saw them.

He personally edited them.

He hand wound them.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 'Strangers on a Train' what does Bruno have that belongs to Guy?

Answer: His lighter

The lighter is the object of the most suspensful scene in the film - Bruno drops it down the storm drain and strains to retrieve it.

2. What do Theresa Wright and Joseph Cotton share in 'Shadow of a Doubt?

Answer: A Name

It has been written that this was Hitch's favorite film. One wonders.

3. From what structure does the villain fall in 'Saboteur?'

Answer: The Statue of Liberty

Many of today's special effects can be attributed to the genius of Hitchcock and the blue screen.

4. Robert Bloch who penned the book 'Psycho,' from which the classic was made, said Norman Bates was based on a real person. Who was the person?

Answer: Ed Gein

In the 1950s, serial killers were an unknown ilk. However, in the 50's one of the creepiest of all was Ed Gein, of whom it was said that he donned his dress of human skin and danced in the moonlight.

5. Hitchcock made a film in which the famed surrealist Dali designed the dream scenes. Name the film.

Answer: Spellbound

It was well known that Hitchcock viewed the profession of psychology with great disdain.

6. 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' was remade in the 1950s. Who played the the lead male role?

Answer: James Stewart

The classic Hitchcock camera angles were used expertly in the original '39 Steps.'

7. Hitchcock actually made a film in the newest thing of its time - 3D. Can you name the film?

Answer: Dial M for Murder

Don't you wish we could see the film in 3D? There were some stunning camera angles, especially the one looking up from under the glass coffee table.

8. Let's talk McGuffin! What was Hitchcock's definition for McGuffin?

Answer: A red herring

He loved to make the audience believe the story was about one thing, when in reality that one thing had absolutely nothing to do with the picture.

9. In 'The Trouble with Harry,' what was the trouble with Harry?

Answer: He was dead.

Do you really know who Harry was? Or do you just think you know? And is it really important. Harry was a human McGuffin.

10. Alfred Hitchcock's film trademark was?

Answer: His appearance in his films.

I don't remember what Hitchcock had to say about when he started showing up in his films. He always pretended that he hated having to do it. Not likely! Hitchcock was not only one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, he was also one of show business greatest showmen.

Source: Author sweetwheat

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