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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 name of the film was inspired by a story about the actor's _____.

2. What adjective is used to describe the ratings after the episode aired?

3. What is the name of the director that invited Lynch to his house?

4. Lynch was fascinated by the lack of which element in the man's work?

5. Lynch also uses an analogy regarding what form of transportation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Discuss Lynch's meeting with the great Federico Fellini.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Lynch went from being an aspiring artist to becoming a filmmaker. When did the transformation occur? Were there any specific events that caused Lynch to change mediums? How did Lynch learn about each craft? What were Lynch's experiences at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art? What important skills did Lynch learn from the American Film Institute? How did Lynch combine his education in various areas to become an iconoclastic filmmaker? Do you think Lynch is a genius?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Transcendental Meditation is a huge part of Lynch's life. Write a 1000-word essay on meditation and its various forms. Include information about world famous teachers such as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. What is Transcendental Meditation? What are the benefits? Why is Lynch so involved in the practice?

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