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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, "Columbia Pictures".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez plan to finish the project early?
(a) by cutting out part of the script
(b) by shooting several scenes each day
(c) by working day and night
(d) by filming in fast motion

2. What does the president of Miramax want to do?
(a) to hire him to write scripts
(b) to shoot a full length film of Bedhead
(c) to purchase and release the original El Mariachi
(d) to buy his next film

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

4. What does Rodriguez participate in to raise money?
(a) a sleep deprivation study
(b) a drug study conducted by Pharmaco
(c) a short stint in the military
(d) a dance team performing in Mexico

5. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?
(a) Several companies express an interest in the film.
(b) Private showings have gotten rave reviews.
(c) The trailer has received great reviews.
(d) Compared to other films, his had better quality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rodriguez sum up his pre-production activity for El Mariachi?

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

4. Which company was the only one that seemed to make a reasonable offer for EL MARIACHI?

5. What comes of the efforts to get Lina Santos, a Mexican movie and TV star, to act in El Mariachi?

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