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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve, "Sundancing".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rodriguez plan to use to film El Mariachi?
(a) a small video camera
(b) a camera borrowed from his film professor
(c) equipment rented in Mexico
(d) an Arriflex that he borrowed from a friend in Austin

2. How much do Rodriguez and Gallardo estimate it will take to make their movie?
(a) $10,000
(b) $8,000
(c) $30,000
(d) $700

3. What does Rodriguez worry about before going to Pharmaco?
(a) the fear of failing the physical
(b) the time he will lose
(c) the side effects caused by medical experiments
(d) the isolation from his family

4. After what do people start to recognize him on the street?
(a) an interview for the LA Times
(b) the premier of El Mariachi
(c) his photo on the cover of People magazine
(d) a spot on Larry King Live

5. Where does Newman want to send El Mariachi?
(a) to Antonio Banderas
(b) to the Cannes Festival
(c) to the Argentine film festival
(d) to Spain

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Robert Newman?

3. What does Rodriguez' life seem like after making it in Hollywood?

4. What pleases Rodriguez about benefits for others who donated their time and talent to the film?

5. What does EL MARIACHI win at Sundance?

(see the answer key)

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