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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. Lynch was fascinated by the lack of which element in the man's work?

2. Lynch believes that everyone affects which of the following?

3. What are the best and worst things that can happen to a person?

4. How old was Lynch when he had the item?

5. Many filmmakers like to take what kind of shots?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are typical emotions regarding the completion of a creative project?

2. Discuss Lynch's first attempt at creating a digital film for the Internet. What caused the project to go in a different direction?

3. Why does Lynch believe restrictions are often a blessing in disguise?

4. Describe the room in the TV show that ending up integral to the plot.

5. How do people typically react toward someone that practices TM?

6. What inspiration and confirmation did Lynch receive regarding the title of the movie?

7. What about the incident reminded Lynch of the theory?

8. Why is Lynch so adamant about staying true to oneself?

9. Discuss the first two directors referred to by Lynch. Why does Lynch idolize these men and their work?

10. Explain Lynch's interaction with director Stanley Kubrick.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lynch discusses various encounters with his favorite film directors. Lynch's favorite film directors include such iconic cinematographers Billy Wilder, Frederico Fellini, and Stanly Kubrick. Explore Lynch's interactions with each man and how those experiences affected Lynch and his work. Also examine the filmmaker's opinions on Lynch and his work.

Essay Topic 2

David Lynch has a longstanding working relationship with the actress Laura Dern. Examine Lynch's work with Dern. Why was it important for Lynch to work with Dern? What is the level of Dern's acting experience? What does Dern bring to the films that other actresses may not? In which films did Dern appear? Write a 500 word essay on Dern's work with Lynch. Include biographical information on Dern.

Essay Topic 3

The term "psychogenic fugue" is used in regards to the film "Lost Highways." What is a psychogenic fugue? What does it mean? What are its symptoms? Is it dangerous? What is the medical/psychiatric explanation of a psychogenic fugue? How does the term apply to "Lost Highways?" What was Lynch's inspiration for the film and for the use of a psychogenic fugue?

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