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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's brother found a _____ that belonged to Lynch as a child.
(a) Record player.
(b) Scrapbook.
(c) Journal.
(d) Photo album.

2. The man's work was thought to be _____.
(a) Shoddy.
(b) Masterful.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Cheap.

3. Lynch tells a story about a ______ that used to go to the family home.
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Painter.
(c) Mason.
(d) Gardener.

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

5. Lynch was fascinated by the lack of which element in the man's work?
(a) Gloves.
(b) Trowel.
(c) Electric tools.
(d) Shovel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important thing a person can have?

2. How old was Lynch when he had the item?

3. Which of the following is mentioned as one of the director's greatest works?

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

5. Many filmmakers like to take what kind of shots?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What is the preferred alternative to tapping into one's creative center?

4. What are typical emotions regarding the completion of a creative project?

5. Why is sound such a crucial part of a film? How does sound compare to lighting?

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

7. 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?

8. Discuss Lynch's first attempt at creating a digital film for the Internet. What caused the project to go in a different direction?

9. How do people typically react toward someone that practices TM?

10. Discuss the craftsman from Lynch's childhood and how it relates to creativity.

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