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

2. From whom does Rodriguez learn about professional jealousy in the world of filmmaking?
(a) from Antonio Banderas
(b) from Gallardo
(c) from the professor at the university
(d) from a former colleague

3. What will Rodriguez' first feature length film be about?
(a) a musician who wants to become a mariachi
(b) a family of sleepy siblings
(c) a man named The Mariachi with a guitar full of weapons,
(d) a boy lost in the Mexican desert

4. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?
(a) serious competition
(b) well made
(c) exciting
(d) bad

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first scene Rodriguez completes as he writes his screenplay?

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

3. What is happening with Columbia Pictures?

4. What surprises Rodriguez as he negotiates to do a remake of El Mariachi?

5. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo meet all the people who end up helping them?

(see the answer key)

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