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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. Which of the following is often used as a motivational tool?

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

3. Which of the following actions is greatly decreased through the use of TM?

4. Lynch's experiences at the time caused him to return to which theory?

5. What word is used to describe something that is different from everything else?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Another happy accident involves the airing of Lynch's famous "Twin Peaks." Explain Lynch's story.

4. Discuss Lynch's first attempt at creating a digital film for the Internet. What caused the project to go in a different direction?

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

6. Lynch is known for producing "dark" films. What is the common response Lynch draws from people on this subject?

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

8. 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?

9. What about the incident reminded Lynch of the theory?

10. Why is Lynch so fascinated with digital video? What has Lynch done with DV recently?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

David Lynch has a longstanding working relationship with the actress Laura Dern. Examine Lynch's work with Dern. Why was it important for Lynch to work with Dern? What is the level of Dern's acting experience? What does Dern bring to the films that other actresses may not? In which films did Dern appear? Write a 500 word essay on Dern's work with Lynch. Include biographical information on Dern.

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