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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven, "Postproduction, Take 3".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rodriguez think will compensate for any inadequacies in costuming?
(a) his film noir style
(b) his shooting and editing style
(c) his cropping style
(d) his soft focus style

2. After returning to Texas, which two Hollywood companies contact Rodriguez and want to fly him back to LA?
(a) Warner Bros. and Paramount
(b) Tri-Star and First Artists
(c) Sean Penn and Bruce Willis
(d) Disney and Columbia

3. What has created so much interest in the movie in Hollywood?
(a) the story of the making of El Mariachi
(b) the unusual plot of the movie
(c) Rodriguez's brashness
(d) the production values of the film

4. Who is the first celebrity Rodriguez meets on a movie set?
(a) Pee Wee Herman
(b) Arnold Schwarzenegger
(c) Bruce Willis
(d) Angela Landsbury

5. What are Gallardo's contributions to making El Mariachi?
(a) editing the script and doing the titles
(b) composing the music and doing the sound effects
(c) securing permission, using his relations, and finding actors
(d) carrying equipment and setting up lights

Short Answer Questions

1. What special treatment does Rodriguez receive in Hollywood?

2. What is the bad news regarding EL MARIACHI?

3. Why does Rodriguez turn down volunteer help on making his movie?

4. What is Rodriguez eager to make?

5. What does Rodriguez plan to do about using a camera he is not familiar with?

(see the answer key)

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