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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. What surprises Rodriguez as he negotiates to do a remake of El Mariachi?
(a) They want to shoot it in 3-D.
(b) They want to release the original too.
(c) They want to destroy the $7,000 original.
(d) They want unknowns to play the lead roles.

2. Why does Newman call Rodriguez?
(a) to get his phone number in Texas
(b) to ask for any other demos Rodriguez has
(c) to say he cannot use EL MARIACHI
(d) to tell him he loves the trailer and that he wants to work with him

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

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

5. Who is Robert Newman?
(a) a financier
(b) a studio hiring agent
(c) a studio head
(d) an ICM agent

Short Answer Questions

1. What interests the professor in Rodriquez' work?

2. What is Javier's offer for the rights to EL MARIACHI?

3. How does Rodriguez plan to make single shot weapons appear to be semi-automatic?

4. When is Rodriguez informed that the owner of the borrowed camera will need it back?

5. What advice does Rodriguez recall as he starts work on his movie?

(see the answer key)

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