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

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

3. What does Rodriguez think is the most important thing for attracting a distributor?
(a) a big neame star
(b) a chance to meet the stars
(c) an attractive trailer
(d) a higher percentage of the gross profits

4. What are the weapons used in the film?
(a) plastic toy store guns
(b) army surplus guns
(c) real guns borrowed from the police
(d) guns rented from a pawnshop

5. After seeing El Mariachi, what do the agents at ICM want to do?
(a) They immediately want to become Rodriguez' agents.
(b) They want to stop answering his calls.
(c) They want to criticize his film.
(d) They want to pass him on to another agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez admit to Jim, a fellow Texan?

2. What enhances Rodriguez' technical skills?

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

4. Which scenes of El Mariachi are shot first?

5. Why does Rodriguez return to see Gallardo in Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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