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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 does not believe in which of the following:
2. What is the most important thing a person can have?
3. Lynch was fascinated by the lack of which element in the man's work?
4. The author states that living the _____ life is a tricky thing.
5. Digital video gives film a grainy quality that is reminiscent of which decade in Hollywood?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the room in the TV show that ending up integral to the plot.
2. Explain one of the "happy accidents" Lynch refers to in his work. What was the scenario?
3. Why is Lynch so fascinated with digital video? What has Lynch done with DV recently?
4. Why does Lynch believe restrictions are often a blessing in disguise?
5. How can one live the art life and be true to one's own creativity without starving to death?
6. Why does Lynch vehemently object to directors adding commentary to their films?
7. Discuss one of Lynch's favorite hobbies and how it stirs him in a visual sense.
8. Discuss Lynch's meeting with the great Federico Fellini.
9. 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?
10. Why is sound such a crucial part of a film? How does sound compare to lighting?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Lynch believes that creativity may be one of the most misunderstood elements of an artist's life. What does Lynch mean by that? What things must one do to give birth to creativity and to foster its growth? What are some of the myths surrounding creativity, talent, and genius? Do you think Lynch has any or all of those things? Is it possible to gain or lose those things throughout one's life? Explain. Do you think you have any or all of those traits? Give examples.
Essay Topic 2
Explain in detail the scientific aspect to Transcendental Meditation. Which area of science is closely related to the practice and its by-products? How were the scientists able to analyze TM and its results using scientific data and equipment? What did the scientists find at the end of the experiment? Do you think there is more to find? What is the name of the theory given to this study? What was the final determination about the purpose and benefits of TM?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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