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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. Why does Rodriguez turn down volunteer help on making his movie?
(a) He fears they will take credit for his work.
(b) He does not have money to feed anyone.
(c) He does not want a witness in case the movie is a failure.
(d) He thinks it will be bad luck.

2. What are the agents at ICM able to do?
(a) get Rodriguez the best visitor packages in Hollywood
(b) get the best bid for El Mariachi from Europe
(c) sell what is technically a foreign movie to a major American film company
(d) overcome Columbia's refusal to view the movie

3. Where does Rodriguez meet Tarantino again?
(a) in the Hollywood Bowl
(b) in an interview of young filmmakers
(c) in a producers' bargaining session with directors
(d) at a Directors' Guild of America meeting

4. How does Rodriguez refer to his operation while making El Mariachi?
(a) los locos productions
(b) la luna productions
(c) el cheapo productions
(d) el estupido productions

5. What does Rodriguez decide he wants, even if he works for Hollywood?
(a) to work on location in Mexico
(b) to live in Beverly Hills
(c) to reside in Texas
(d) to have his own airplane

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the latest problem with EL MARIACHI?

2. What does Rodriguez think will compensate for any inadequacies in costuming?

3. Who is the first celebrity Rodriguez meets on a movie set?

4. What does Newman tell Rodriguez about the major film companies in Hollywood?

5. What are three important locations Rodriguez and Gallardo look for in Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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