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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. How many minutes of film had Lynch shot before he decided to make the project a feature film?

2. Which movie did the director show and claim as his favorite movie?

3. Lynch believes that everyone affects which of the following?

4. Lynch's brother found a _____ that belonged to Lynch as a child.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are typical emotions regarding the completion of a creative project?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Lynch is a big believer in "happy accidents." Explore the concept of happy accidents. What does Lynch mean? Discuss some of the examples cited by Lynch in the book. Do you think the incidents were really happy accidents or opportunities presenting themselves at the appropriate time? Do you believe in accidents? How might things work out differently for Lynch if the happy accidents ceased to exist? Explain.

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