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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The author believes that life is filled with ____.
2. Lynch believes that _____ is a critical element when making a film.
3. The acronym TM stands for which of the following:
4. How long did it take to make that particular movie?
5. What word does Lynch use when referring to a union between an actor and a part?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Lynch's first experience with Transcendental Meditation or TM. When did the experience occur? What was Lynch's opinion of the practice before he started?
2. What event caused Lynch to change his mind?
3. What creates an initial idea? How do bigger ideas come into reality? How does Lynch feel about idea fragments?
4. Give an example of Lynch's policy on actors regarding the lead in "Blue Velvet."
5. 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?
6. What does Lynch mean by "Catching the Big Fish?" How does one prepare to catch it? Why is it important?
7. What is the author's opinion on the amount of control a director should have over a film? What is Lynch's explanation?
8. Why does Lynch discount it when people say they are not informed enough to interpret cinema? What is a common bond between viewers?
9. What is Lynch's opinion on the marriage of emotion and intellect?
10. How does Lynch choose actors? List at least one of the criteria for being chosen by Lynch.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Lynch believes that creativity may be one of the most misunderstood elements of an artist's life. What does Lynch mean by that? What things must one do to give birth to creativity and to foster its growth? What are some of the myths surrounding creativity, talent, and genius? Do you think Lynch has any or all of those things? Is it possible to gain or lose those things throughout one's life? Explain. Do you think you have any or all of those traits? Give examples.
Essay Topic 2
Lynch believes he has found the answer to curing his issues with anger and depression. Discuss Lynch's lifelong battle with anger and depression. What do you think caused those issues? What are the symptoms? What are the outward signs? What is the Suffocating Rubber Clown Suit of Negativity? How did those issues affect Lynch's person and professional lives? What types of things did Lynch do to try to combat those issues? What was most successful? What was the least successful? What was Lynch's ultimate discovery in battling anger and depression?
Essay Topic 3
Lynch discusses various encounters with his favorite film directors. Lynch's favorite film directors include such iconic cinematographers Billy Wilder, Frederico Fellini, and Stanly Kubrick. Explore Lynch's interactions with each man and how those experiences affected Lynch and his work. Also examine the filmmaker's opinions on Lynch and his work.
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