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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. ______ must start with oneself.

2. If an artist creates a large body of work, the artist is said to be:

3. What color was the room made famous in the TV show?

4. Lynch has negative feelings about which one of the following?

5. Lynch was working on which film when he met some of his favorite directors?

Short Essay Questions

1. For thousands of years people have taken drugs to open the doors to their creative centers. Explain why Lynch believes it is a huge mistake to do so.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Lynch believe restrictions are often a blessing in disguise?

8. Describe the room in the TV show that ending up integral to the plot.

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

10. Discuss one of Lynch's favorite hobbies and how it stirs him in a visual sense.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David Lynch is adamantly against talking about the meaning behind his work. Lynch also frowns upon others discussing or labeling his films. Explain Lynch's reasoning for this attitude. Do you agree or disagree with Lynch? Give examples. Also give examples of films that are most often critiqued. Do you think Lynch confirms or denies anyone's opinion on his work? Do you think there is always some deep important meaning to Lynch's work? Does Lynch ever get upset by others critiquing his technical skills?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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