"The Birds"

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All of the following emotions are implied in this close-up of Mrs. Lydia Brenner EXCEPT which?

• She infers that her son Mitch is likely attracted to Melanie.
• She infers that Melanie is likely attracted to her son Mitch.
• She is jealous and sees Melanie as a threat to her security.
• She thinks Melanie is after Mitch for his wealth.

In the beginning, what habit of Melanie's reveals her insecure, lost personality?

• practical jokes
• telling lies
• swearing
• calling Daddy to bail her out of trouble

What is ironic about the setting of the film?

• The birds attack a corrupt, evil town, so the attack is a fitting punishment.
• The birds attack a materialistic, greedy town, so the attack humbles its citizens.
• The birds attack an ideal, peaceful town where nothing likely goes wrong.
• The birds attack an ignorant, backwards town where the town is brought into the twentieth century.

What is the primary effect intended by Hitchcock with the birds gathering and kids singing at the school?

• to create a cynical tone
• to build suspense
• to express the kids' joyous mood
• to characterize Miss Hayworth

What type of character is Melanie?

• Static
• Dynamic
• Flat
• Round

How does Melanie first win over Mrs. Lydia Brenner, Mitch’s mom?

• when Melanie arrives and she has clearly swept Mitch off his feet
• when Melanie becomes dependent near the film’s resolution because of her attack in the attic
• when Melanie is quickly befriended by Cathy when Cathy learns that Melanie gave her the lovebirds
• when Melanie says she’ll go check on Cathy at school, proving to Lydia that Melanie is maternal/caring

Which one of the following can be considered an American icon?

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What is the "MacGuffin" in The Birds?

• Melanie
• the green suit
• the love birds
• Hitchcock walking the dogs in the beginning of the film