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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does Lynch use to describe unusual events?
(a) Happy accidents.
(b) Good fortune.
(c) Unintended luck.
(d) Kismet.

2. Lynch believes there are many misconceptions about which of the following?
(a) Filmmakers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Artists.
(d) Agents.

3. Which of the following is a vital element in creating cinema?
(a) Talent.
(b) Light.
(c) Scenery.
(d) Camera.

4. Lynch refers to which software program?
(a) Adobe Soundbooth.
(b) Nero Recording Studio.
(c) ProTools.
(d) Windows Media Player.

5. Lynch's experiences at the time caused him to return to which theory?
(a) Energetic Transformation.
(b) Hypnotic Development.
(c) Unified Field.
(d) Dynamic Matter.

6. Lynch believes that ____ is a key tool that should be used by filmmakers.
(a) Meditation.
(b) Concentration.
(c) Collaboration.
(d) Mediation.

7. Which of the following is mentioned as one of the director's greatest works?
(a) "Wizard of Oz."
(b) "Sunset Boulevard."
(c) "The Big Sleep."
(d) "Casablanca."

8. Which group of people is mentioned as one that always talks about world peace?
(a) Corporate executives.
(b) Beauty pageant contestants.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Do-gooders.

9. A group of meditators has proven that TM drastically reduces all but which of the following?
(a) Negativity.
(b) Crime.
(c) Productivity.
(d) Violence.

10. Which of the following is not mentioned as being an imperative part of the filmmaking process?
(a) Sound.
(b) Lighting.
(c) Feel.
(d) Texture.

11. Lynch was fascinated by the lack of which element in the man's work?
(a) Shovel.
(b) Trowel.
(c) Electric tools.
(d) Gloves.

12. Which actor did Lynch automatically choose for the project?
(a) Dennis Hopper.
(b) Sean Connery.
(c) Angelina Jolie.
(d) Laura Dern.

13. Lynch refers to an unusual incident during the filming of which of the following:
(a) Twin Peaks.
(b) Mulholland Drive.
(c) Dune.
(d) Lost Highways.

14. What item was the friend eventually allowed to use in the film?
(a) Hula hoop.
(b) Motorcycle.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Light bulb.

15. What word is used to describe the stereotypical emotion of creative people?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Disbelief.
(c) Urgency.
(d) Angst.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author is highly impressed by the use of TM in which arena?

2. The man's work was thought to be _____.

3. The name of the film was inspired by a story about the actor's _____.

4. ______ are often a blessing in disguise.

5. Which of the following is often used as a motivational tool?

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