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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. Which newspaper did Lynch work for after creating the piece?
(a) LA Weekly.
(b) Star.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Chicago Tribune.

2. If the practitioner is diligent, TM will produce which of the following:
(a) Improved health.
(b) Enlightenment.
(c) Joy.
(d) Sanity.

3. What word does Lynch use when referring to a union between an actor and a part?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Synergy.
(c) In sync.
(d) Camaraderie.

4. Practicing TM does not mean that one will find:
(a) A set path.
(b) Peace of mind.
(c) Specific solutions.
(d) Lack of stress.

5. Lynch believes that the most important part of the pre-production part of filmmaking is to get everyone on the ______.
(a) Wagon.
(b) Same page.
(c) Stage.
(d) Payroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the actor Lynch cast to prove his theory?

2. Lynch believes that _____ is a critical element when making a film.

3. In which year does the book startout reviewing Lynch's life?

4. Lynch believes that ideas are delivered in what way?

5. Lynch believes that having someone ruin your film is like:

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how and why Lynch changed his thinking regarding TM.

2. What was Lynch's first impression of Hollywood? What is desirable about the area?

3. What is the purpose of TM? What is the pay off for committing to the practice?

4. What does Lynch mean by "Catching the Big Fish?" How does one prepare to catch it? Why is it important?

5. What type of answers should one seek when practicing TM? What is most likely not going to happen?

6. Lynch discusses dream logic. How many times has the author experienced it? What project was he working on at the time? Who was involved?

7. Explain the definition and practice of transcendence. Is it easily achieved?

8. How did TM affect Lynch's relationship with negativity?

9. What is the author's opinion on the amount of control a director should have over a film? What is Lynch's explanation?

10. Explain Lynch's attachment to anger and the project that evolved from that anger.

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