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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. Lynch states that he meditates a minimum of ___ times per day.
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. Lynch believes that ideas are delivered in what way?
(a) Miraculously.
(b) Fragments.
(c) Insidiously.
(d) Bursts.

3. This doctor is an expert in which of the following areas:
(a) Metaphysics.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Neuroscience.
(d) Quantum physics.

4. What was the surname of the composer/musician that was a critical part of the film?
(a) Badalamenti.
(b) Baccharach.
(c) Stevenson.
(d) King.

5. Which two things must come together to give birth to creativity?
(a) Heart and soul.
(b) Spirit and mind.
(c) Night and day.
(d) Emotion and intellect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lynch believes that his ____ for the film was ultimately ruined.

2. Which is referenced in relation to the arrival of an idea?

3. How long did the actor wait?

4. What word is best used to describe Old Hollywood?

5. Physicists believe that everything comes from which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lynch see "Eraserhead" as a spiritual movie? What inspired Lynch to pull it all together and finish the film?

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

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

4. Who showed the scientific community proof that transcending is a real and measurable thing? How was it proven?

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

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

7. How does Lynch choose actors? List at least one of the criteria for being chosen by Lynch.

8. Why does Lynch believe that every film is an experiment? What happens if the experiment fails?

9. Why does Lynch discount it when people say they are not informed enough to interpret cinema? What is a common bond between viewers?

10. 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?

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