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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 does Rodriguez think will compensate for any inadequacies in costuming?
(a) his soft focus style
(b) his shooting and editing style
(c) his film noir style
(d) his cropping style

2. What desperate thing does Rodriguez do while waiting for a check from Columbia?
(a) works as a bartender in Texas
(b) drives a school bus
(c) sells his car
(d) pawns his video camera

3. What surprises Rodriguez as he negotiates to do a remake of El Mariachi?
(a) They want to release the original too.
(b) They want to shoot it in 3-D.
(c) They want unknowns to play the lead roles.
(d) They want to destroy the $7,000 original.

4. Why is Rodriguez desperate for Columbia to pay him soon?
(a) He is reluctant to take out a loan.
(b) He owes money for his school loans.
(c) He thinks it is all a dream.
(d) He won't believe it until the check is in his hand.

5. What makes it necessary to improvise?
(a) the lack of experience
(b) the lack of time
(c) the lack of actors
(d) the lack of funds

Short Answer Questions

1. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?

2. What does a professor at the film school think of Rodriguez' idea of making a film so cheaply?

3. What will Rodriguez' first feature length film be about?

4. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?

5. What nearly brings Rodriguez to a breakdown?

(see the answer key)

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