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Alfred Hitchcock directed several films that shaped the horror genre through suspense and psychological tension. This quiz covers factual details from productions including Psycho, The Birds and Rebecca. The questions draw on cast, crew, release information and plot elements.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Which Hitchcock film features the character Norman Bates?

A. The Birds
B. Psycho
C. Rebecca
D. Vertigo

Question 2: Who composed the score for the film Psycho?

A. John Williams
B. Ennio Morricone
C. Bernard Herrmann
D. Danny Elfman

Question 3: In which year was the film The Birds released?

A. 1960
B. 1962
C. 1963
D. 1965

Question 4: Who played the role of Marion Crane in Psycho?

A. Vera Miles
B. Janet Leigh
C. Tippi Hedren
D. Eva Marie Saint

Question 5: The Birds is based on a short story by which author?

A. Daphne du Maurier
B. Shirley Jackson
C. Mary Shelley
D. Bram Stoker

Question 6: In Rebecca, who serves as the housekeeper at Manderley?

A. Mrs. Danvers
B. Mrs. Bates
C. Mrs. White
D. Mrs. Reed

Question 7: What is the name of the motel in Psycho?

A. Crimson Motel
B. Highway Motel
C. Bates Motel
D. Shadow Motel

Question 8: Tippi Hedren starred in which Hitchcock horror film?

A. Psycho
B. The Birds
C. Rebecca
D. Vertigo

Question 9: Rebecca won the Academy Award for Best Picture in which year?

A. 1939
B. 1940
C. 1941
D. 1942

Question 10: Which Hitchcock film is frequently cited as popularising the slasher subgenre?

A. The Birds
B. Frenzy
C. Rope
D. Psycho

Answers

  1. B. Psycho – Norman Bates is the central character in Psycho. The other titles feature different lead characters and settings.
  2. C. Bernard Herrmann – Bernard Herrmann created the iconic score for Psycho. The other composers worked on different films and eras.
  3. C. 1963 – The Birds was released in 1963. The other years do not match the production record.
  4. B. Janet Leigh – Janet Leigh portrayed Marion Crane in Psycho. The other actresses appeared in different Hitchcock productions.
  5. A. Daphne du Maurier – Daphne du Maurier wrote the source short story for The Birds. The other authors are not connected to this film.
  6. A. Mrs. Danvers – Mrs. Danvers is the housekeeper in Rebecca. The other names belong to characters from unrelated stories.
  7. C. Bates Motel – The motel in Psycho is named Bates Motel. The other names do not appear in the film.
  8. B. The Birds – Tippi Hedren starred in The Birds. She did not appear in the other listed titles.
  9. B. 1940 – Rebecca received the Best Picture Oscar in 1940. The other years are incorrect for this award.
  10. D. Psycho – Psycho is widely recognised for influencing the slasher subgenre. The other films do not share this distinction.

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