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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. What was the surname of Lynch's childhood friend?
(a) Abernathy.
(b) Bertram.
(c) Keeler.
(d) Wilson.

2. What item is used to signify the act of understanding?
(a) Halo.
(b) Ringing bell.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Light bulb.

3. At the end of the film, Lynch had lost the right to make the ______.
(a) Sequel.
(b) Final cut.
(c) Budget cut.
(d) Cutoff date.

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

5. What famous art school was attended by Lynch?
(a) Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
(b) Rhode Island School of Design.
(c) Rochester Institute of Technology.
(d) The New School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lynch takes great joy in which kind of art?

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

3. What tool is essential to figuring out one's path?

4. What was the first name of the composer/musician?

5. Like Lynch, the doctor believes that transcending is a(n) ______ thing.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. Explain when and where Lynch tried TM for the first time. How has that experience affected Lynch's life?

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

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

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

8. Explain Lynch's opinion on choosing the right music for a score.

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

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

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