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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. What is the surname of the actor Lynch had chosen to be in the film?

2. Lynch believes that TM can help a person regain which of the following:

3. Practicing TM does not mean that one will find:

4. TM can also be referred to as a _____.

5. Which is the first movie mentioned by Lynch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event caused Lynch to change his mind?

2. Why does Lynch attach a visual image to transcendence? What is the image and its explanation?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. Who showed the scientific community proof that transcending is a real and measurable thing? How was it proven?

8. What is Lynch's opinion on the marriage of emotion and intellect?

9. Explain how and why Lynch changed his thinking regarding TM.

10. Give an example of Lynch's policy on actors regarding the lead in "Blue Velvet."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Stay true to yourself" is one of Lynch's favorite mantras. Explain what Lynch means and why it is important. How does honoring your own creativity and spirit benefit your life and in what ways? What happens when one does not stay true to oneself? Is it possible to compromise and still be true to yourself? What is the difference between editing and compromising your vision? Does one have to compromise or give up one's vision in order to create a commercial work? How did Lynch face this issue early in his career? Does Lynch regret any decisions he made in this regard? How do you feel about staying true despite the consequences?

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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