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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Rodriguez solicited after his speech at Sundance?
(a) for charity endorsements
(b) for interviews and panels
(c) for contract negotiations
(d) for book deals

2. What is said to determine the fate of El Mariachi?
(a) The movie moguls will flip coins for the rights.
(b) Rodriguez must hurry and make a deal.
(c) Public reaction at a private screening will decide.
(d) El Mariachi will be screened by a selected audience.

3. Why does Rodriguez travel all over the U.S.A.?
(a) to look for stories to make into movies
(b) to promote his book
(c) to find some new locations
(d) the movie is being released nationally

4. What will happen at a test screening of EL MARIACHI?
(a) Ticket prices will be lowered.
(b) The audience will answer questions about the movie.
(c) The audience response will be measured by applause.
(d) Statistics will be gathered about how many fall asleep.

5. What does Rodriguez' life seem like after making it in Hollywood?
(a) like a nightmare
(b) like a fairy tale
(c) like a disaster
(d) like a whirlwind

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Peter and Gallardo at the Sundance festival with Rodriguez?

2. What does ICM want to do with Rodriguez' diary?

3. Why does the Grammy Awards show EL MARIACHI at its party?

4. Who does Rodriguez run into again in Toronto?

5. What is Rodriguez' last entry in his diary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens around the test screening of EL MARIACHI?

2. What is the feeling about how things will turn out at Sundance?

3. How does Rodriguez' insecurity show up during the bidding war for his movie and his services?

4. How does Rodriguez feel about the national release of his original film?

5. Briefly describe the changes in Rodriguez' life in just one year.

6. How do things turn around for Rodriguez as he is offered a contract at ICM?

7. What annoys Rodriguez about the sound editing on his film?

8. How is Rodriguez suddenly being courted by Hollywood and what does he learn about the value of his movie?

9. Give an example of how Rodriguez thinks about other people than himself.

10. What state of mind does the Toronto Film Festival create in Rodriguez?

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