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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, "Columbia Pictures".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ICM?
(a) International Cinema Marketing
(b) a major talent agency
(c) a small fim producing copany
(d) a distribution company

2. Why does Newman call Rodriguez?
(a) to ask for any other demos Rodriguez has
(b) to say he cannot use EL MARIACHI
(c) to tell him he loves the trailer and that he wants to work with him
(d) to get his phone number in Texas

3. How does Rodriguez plan to make single shot weapons appear to be semi-automatic?
(a) through prop enhancement
(b) though a soft filter lens
(c) through careful editing
(d) through digital manipuation

4. What does Rodriguez participate in to raise money?
(a) a drug study conducted by Pharmaco
(b) a dance team performing in Mexico
(c) a sleep deprivation study
(d) a short stint in the military

5. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?
(a) It will come through and he will do everything by mail.
(b) Something good will come from his failure.
(c) A contract will come from New York.
(d) He can raise more money and go back again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though there is talk of releasing the original film, El Mariachi, what does Rodriguez want?

2. From whom does Rodriguez learn about professional jealousy in the world of filmmaking?

3. What are the weapons used in the film?

4. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?

5. What do they use for a dolly to move the camera in some scenes?

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