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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. Lynch claims that many people do not understand that creativity requires a great deal of which of the following:

2. Lynch believes that ideas are delivered in what way?

3. Where did Lynch begin practicing TM?

4. Which character was the actor scheduled to portray?

5. Lynch refers to which doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the definition and practice of transcendence. Is it easily achieved?

2. 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?

3. What is another example of Lynch's "marriage theory?"

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

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 event caused Lynch to change his mind?

7. Why is rehearsal important? What is its purpose?

8. 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?

9. How was the western world educated about Transcendental Meditation? Who was the teacher? When was TM introduced to the US?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money and creativity are often linked when it comes to executing a project. Discuss Lynch's views on this topic. How does money affect the creative process? Can a person with money develop a project without a certain level of creativity? Explain. What might a creative person do to develop a project if money is in short supply? How have these issues affected Lynch? Are these issues still a part of Lynch's life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

David Lynch has a longstanding working relationship with the actress Laura Dern. Examine Lynch's work with Dern. Why was it important for Lynch to work with Dern? What is the level of Dern's acting experience? What does Dern bring to the films that other actresses may not? In which films did Dern appear? Write a 500 word essay on Dern's work with Lynch. Include biographical information on Dern.

Essay Topic 3

One of the biggest myths in the artistic world is that drugs inspire creativity. Lynch asserts that it is not true. While it may seem to be true on the surface, the truth is that drugs limit one's creativity and also take a serious toll on one's nervous system. The result of taking the drugs is that it saps the creativity, leaving the person without anything to give to his art. Discuss this scientific theory. How does Lynch tap into the creativity sought by those who try to get to it through drugs? What positive and healthy method does Lynch use to release the creativity on a consistent basis? Explain.

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