Psycho

Conflict: What initial conflict was established in the opening scene of Psycho?

• Marion's boyfriend Sam avoided furthering their relationship due to financial troubles?

• Marion's boyfriend Sam was sick.

• Marion was unemployed.

• Sam was unemployed.

How much money did Marion take steal from her boss' client?

• $100,000

• $10,000

• $40,000

• $5,000

Hitchcock's use of which camera shot revealed that Marion was going to take the money and run?

• A Point of View shot of Marion seeing her boss crossing the street.

• A Close-Up shot of Marion's suitcase.

• A High Angle Shot of Mr. Cassidy.

• A Full Shot of Marion getting dressed.

While Marion is driving, Hitchcock uses non-diegetic sound and allows the audience to hear Marion's internal thoughts. What was she thinking about?

• She was thinking about what Sam would say once she arrived.

• She was thinking about what her boss, Mr. Lowery, would say about her absence.

• She was thinking about what Mr. Cassidy would say about losing his money.

• All of the above.

Why does Marion decide to stop at the Bates Motel?

• She was too tired to drive.

• She changed her mind and wanted to head back to Phoenix.

• The rain was getting worse which made travel very difficult.

• She had heard the motel had a good reputation.

After checking into the motel, Marion meets Norman. How can he be described?

• Awkward, shy, and childlike.

• Confident and powerful.

• Masculine and strong.

• Unimpressed and annoyed.

What is a Point of View shot?

• When the audience sees through the eyes of one of the characters.

• When the audience can see from a very high angle.

• When the audience sees an extremely close shot of an object.

• When the camera moves from one side of the setting to the other.

Norman's parlor was filled with what?

• Paintings.

• Stuffed birds.

• Clothing.

• Furniture.

Through the diegetic voice of "mother," which characteristics were first introduced?

• Rude, jealous, and controlling.

• Kind and loving.

• Supportive and understanding.

• Confused and uneasy.

How did the musical score compliment the actions of mother during the Shower Scene?

• The music is fast-faced, notes are sharp.

• Music is slow and steady.

• Music is calming.

• Music feels disconnected from the actions.