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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take to make that particular movie?

2. What item is used to signify the act of understanding?

3. Lynch found the knowledge regarding TM to be very _____.

4. What is another name for the final destination?

5. This type of inspiration happened during the filming of which Lynch movie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how and why Lynch changed his thinking regarding TM.

2. What does Lynch mean by "Catching the Big Fish?" How does one prepare to catch it? Why is it important?

3. Why does Lynch see "Eraserhead" as a spiritual movie? What inspired Lynch to pull it all together and finish the film?

4. Explain Lynch's breakthrough at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. How did the project start? What did it inspire?

5. How did TM affect Lynch's relationship with negativity?

6. Lynch discusses dream logic. How many times has the author experienced it? What project was he working on at the time? Who was involved?

7. Explain the definition and practice of transcendence. Is it easily achieved?

8. What is another example of Lynch's "marriage theory?"

9. What creates an initial idea? How do bigger ideas come into reality? How does Lynch feel about idea fragments?

10. Why does Lynch attach a visual image to transcendence? What is the image and its explanation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lynch believes that creativity may be one of the most misunderstood elements of an artist's life. What does Lynch mean by that? What things must one do to give birth to creativity and to foster its growth? What are some of the myths surrounding creativity, talent, and genius? Do you think Lynch has any or all of those things? Is it possible to gain or lose those things throughout one's life? Explain. Do you think you have any or all of those traits? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Explain in detail the scientific aspect to Transcendental Meditation. Which area of science is closely related to the practice and its by-products? How were the scientists able to analyze TM and its results using scientific data and equipment? What did the scientists find at the end of the experiment? Do you think there is more to find? What is the name of the theory given to this study? What was the final determination about the purpose and benefits of TM?

Essay Topic 3

Lynch has strong opinions about digital video versus traditional film. Discuss Lynch's opinions. Include the explanation of high def and low def as well as the unmatched benefits of each. Compare and contrast the two methods of filmmaking. Which do you think is best?

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