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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 was working on which film when he met some of his favorite directors?
(a) "The Elephant Man."
(b) "Eraserhead."
(c) "Mulhollna Drive."
(d) "Blue Velvet."

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

3. What word is used to describe something that is referred to so often as to be considered humorous?
(a) Myth.
(b) Cliche.
(c) Mockery.
(d) Stereotype.

4. What was the name of Lynch's Polish friend?
(a) Nowak.
(b) Waleska.
(c) Orszulak.
(d) Majchrzak.

5. Which movie did the director show and claim as his favorite movie?
(a) "A Clockwork Orange."
(b) "Dead Man Walking."
(c) "The Crow."
(d) "Eraserhead."

Short Answer Questions

1. The friend became obsessed with which item?

2. What animal is used in Lynch's analogy of doing the right thing consistently?

3. Which kind of wood is Lynch's all-time favorite?

4. It made sense to Lynch that all _____ are connected in some way.

5. Lynch's brother found a _____ that belonged to Lynch as a child.

Short Essay Questions

1. What inspiration and confirmation did Lynch receive regarding the title of the movie?

2. What is a common motivator when trying to get someone to do what you want? What is Lynch's opinion on this motivator? What is a better alternative?

3. Another happy accident involves the airing of Lynch's famous "Twin Peaks." Explain Lynch's story.

4. What about the incident reminded Lynch of the theory?

5. Why is Lynch so fascinated with digital video? What has Lynch done with DV recently?

6. Explain one of the "happy accidents" Lynch refers to in his work. What was the scenario?

7. Explain Lynch's interaction with director Stanley Kubrick.

8. A popular misconception about artists is that they must know suffering and angst in order to be prolific. What does this mean? Is it an accurate statement?

9. Discuss the first two directors referred to by Lynch. Why does Lynch idolize these men and their work?

10. Discuss Lynch's meeting with the great Federico Fellini.

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