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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. Which of the following is a hobby for Lynch?

2. What is the first episode of a new TV show called?

3. Which element of film is the easiest to adjust or manipulate?

4. Many people in the creative field feel that it is necessary to do what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What about the incident reminded Lynch of the theory?

8. How can one live the art life and be true to one's own creativity without starving to death?

9. Lynch is known for producing "dark" films. What is the common response Lynch draws from people on this subject?

10. Why is it important to set the scene using every day items?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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