It might be difficult for you to appreciate the 100-degree, dog days of summer when you have a parched throat, a bad sunburn, or when your wife is after you to do something about the lawn. But perhaps you remember the one or more times she advised you to go jump in the lake. Well, now is a good time to do what she tells you. Take a deep breath and plunge into this cool, refreshing, ten-question quiz which by no means has been watered-down.

Good luck, Mr. Thornhill, wherever you are…

(*The quiz title was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest: “Something wrong with your eyes?” “Yes”, says the sunglass-clad Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), “They’re sensitive to questions”. Late in the movie, Vandamm (James Mason) reveals his plan to do away with Eve (Eva Marie Saint): “This matter is best disposed of from a great height. Over water.”)

If you happen to stumble upon this page while looking for a new job, you’ll find nine openings listed within this quiz. Unfortunately, these positions were filled a long time ago and are no longer available. (Alfred will keep you on file, however). But before you begin to search elsewhere, test your knowledge. Match the job to the Hitchcock movie character… some of whom found themselves on an unexpected career path.

Good luck, Mr. Thornhill, wherever you are…

(*The quiz title was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest: “Something wrong with your eyes?” “Yes”, says the sunglass-clad Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), “They’re sensitive to questions”. Thornhill later complains to the Professor (Leo G. Carroll): “I’ve got a job, a secretary, a mother, two ex-wives, and several bartenders dependent upon me…”)

Besides cool blondes, Hitchcock was also fascinated by transportation, especially trains. But other modes of transportation appear in his films, of course, and that includes the lowly, un-glamorous bus.

For this very visual Hitchockian quiz, have your fare ready, please, and make sure you get on the right bus. Your destination: the Hitchcock film in which the vehicle appears. And leave the driving to Alfred.

Good luck, Mr. Thornhill, wherever you are…

(*The quiz title was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest: “Something wrong with your eyes?” “Yes”, says the sunglass-clad Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), “They’re sensitive to questions”. Earlier, when a severely intoxicated Roger is forced by two thugs to drive a car, he says, “Don’t worry about me, fellas–I’ll take the bus.”)

Flags, fireworks, picnics, patriotism, parades. All of these are part of the 4th of July, and they often appear in the films of Alfred Hitchcock. For this explosive quiz, match the patriotic-themed question to the correct, flag-waving answer.

Good luck, Mr. Thornhill, wherever you are…

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(*The quiz title was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest: “Something wrong with your eyes?” “Yes”, says the sunglass-clad Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), “They’re sensitive to questions”. In the opening moments of the movie, as Roger and his secretary climb into a taxi, Roger says, “First stop, the Plaza. “Don’t throw the flag.”)

Marriage, for better and worse, played its part within the intricate web of Hitchcock’s films. Maybe you are not a lucky June bride, but why not try your hand at finding the compatible answers to these ten Big Questions? The quiz is moderately difficult; passing grade is 50 percent.

Good luck, Mr. Thornhill, wherever you are…

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(*The quiz title was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest: “Something wrong with your eyes?” “Yes”, says the sunglass-clad Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), “They’re sensitive to questions”. Later, as Roger and Eve are clinging desperately to the face of Mt. Rushmore, Roger says to Eve, “Well, if we ever get out of this alive, let’s go back to New York on the train together. All right?” Eve answers, “Is that a proposition?”, and Roger replies, “It’s a proposal, sweetie.”)

How well do you know Alfred’s authors? We’re talking about Alfred Hitchcock, of course. For this ten-question quiz, the first in a series, you’ll have to match the Master of Suspense’s movie with the writer whose book the film was based on. I’d rate the quiz moderately difficult, but let me know what you think. Good luck, Mr. Thornhill, wherever you are…

*Our quiz title was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest (Dave’s favorite movie): “Something wrong with your eyes?” “Yes”, says the sunglass-clad Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), “They’re sensitive to questions”. Locked in the villainous Van Damme’s (James Mason’s) elegant and fully-stocked library, Grant cracks, “Don’t worry about me, I’ll catch up on my reading.”