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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven, "Postproduction, Take 3".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a theater owner in Austin, Texas, tell Rodriguez he is doing?
(a) He is showing El Miriachi every Saturday at midnight.
(b) He is taking El Mariachi to the Berlin Film Festival.
(c) He is ordering a print of El Mariachi.
(d) He is suing the Mexican film commission.

2. In the meantime, what happens with the short film, Bedhead?
(a) It gets lost in the mail.
(b) It gets shown on German TV.
(c) It ties for first place at another festival.
(d) It gets honorable mention at another film festival.

3. What has created so much interest in the movie in Hollywood?
(a) the unusual plot of the movie
(b) the production values of the film
(c) Rodriguez's brashness
(d) the story of the making of El Mariachi

4. What good luck finally comes to Rodriguez?
(a) getting a star for his next movie
(b) getting a free ticket to New York
(c) landing an agent and a Hollywood contract for El Mariachi
(d) making another award winning short film

5. What special treatment does Rodriguez receive in Hollywood?
(a) free movie passes
(b) tours of the back lots
(c) limousines and luxury hotels
(d) introductions to all his favorite stars

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning to Texas, which two Hollywood companies contact Rodriguez and want to fly him back to LA?

2. What special invitation is EL MARIACHI given?

3. Where does Rodriguez get the studio to do the first release of his movie?

4. What are three important locations Rodriguez and Gallardo look for in Mexico?

5. What is the latest problem with EL MARIACHI?

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