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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. What term does Lynch use to describe unusual events?

2. Digital video gives film a grainy quality that is reminiscent of which decade in Hollywood?

3. Who is the first of Lynch's favorite directors to be mentioned in this section?

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

5. What term was used to describe the preview ratings received by Lynch's new TV show?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do people typically react toward someone that practices TM?

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

3. A popular misconception about artists is that they must know suffering and angst in order to be prolific. What does this mean? Is it an accurate statement?

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. Why does Lynch vehemently object to directors adding commentary to their films?

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

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

The term "psychogenic fugue" is used in regards to the film "Lost Highways." What is a psychogenic fugue? What does it mean? What are its symptoms? Is it dangerous? What is the medical/psychiatric explanation of a psychogenic fugue? How does the term apply to "Lost Highways?" What was Lynch's inspiration for the film and for the use of a psychogenic fugue?

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