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

2. Which of the following is not necessarily under the control of a film's director?
(a) Scene.
(b) Cameras.
(c) Element.
(d) Script.

3. This type of inspiration happened during the filming of which Lynch movie?
(a) Wild at Heart.
(b) Blue Velvet.
(c) Eraserhead.
(d) Dune.

4. What is the name of the actor Lynch cast to prove his theory?
(a) Morgan.
(b) Montgomery.
(c) Mitchell.
(d) Mason.

5. Lynch refers to what body of water?
(a) Pond.
(b) Lake.
(c) Ocean.
(d) Stream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lynch create almost by accident?

2. What is the doctor's first name?

3. How long did it take to make that particular movie?

4. Lynch believes that every film is a(n) ______.

5. The acronym TM stands for which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What example does Lynch use to illustrate this point? What was the outcome?

3. What scientific theory supported the effects of TM? What part of science developed and supported the theory? What other type of science supported the theory?

4. What event caused Lynch to change his mind?

5. What is Lynch's opinion of sound in film?

6. What is Lynch's opinion on the marriage of emotion and intellect?

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

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

9. Why is rehearsal important? What is its purpose?

10. What caused Lynch to put his artistic dreams on hold when he was a child?

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