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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 movie "Lost Highways" was partly inspired by what celebrity?

2. Lynch refers to an unusual incident during the filming of which of the following:

3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a negative emotion?

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

5. Lynch tells a story about a ______ that used to go to the family home.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. During the shooting of Inland Empire, Lynch received confirmation on one popular theory. What was the theory and who was involved?

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

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

5. Everyone wants world peace. How does Lynch help the cause?

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

7. What is the preferred alternative to tapping into one's creative center?

8. Explain Lynch's interaction with director Stanley Kubrick.

9. Why is Lynch so adamant about staying true to oneself?

10. Explain one of the "happy accidents" Lynch refers to in his work. What was the scenario?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author discusses an unusual incident with Polish actor and friend Krzysztof Majchrzak. Why did Lynch bring Majchrzak into the shoot? What did Majchrzak have to offer than American actors did not? Who/what arrived along with Majchrzak? Discuss the scene in which Lynch had to dissuade Majchrzak from wearing the strange sunglasses. What was the compromise? What was the final result of Lynch's work with Majchrzak?

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

Discuss Lynch's view of the use of technology in film. Research and examine the filmmaking tools that are on the market today. What exists today that did not exist when "Catching the Big Fish" was published? How will those innovations move the film industry forward? Are there any downsides to having that sort of technology available to anyone? What are the benefits? What type of equipment and/or technology is being used by Lynch today? How are the new tools being used in a way that the old school equipment could not be used? What is the most popular tool on the market today?

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