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

2. Who is Consuelo Gomez?
(a) a seamstress who makes cheap costumes
(b) an inexperienced actress to play the role of Domino
(c) a film editor to work on the movie
(d) the caterer for the movie

3. Which scenes of El Mariachi are shot first?
(a) the musical scenes
(b) those with Reinol Martinez, the man who plays Azul
(c) the gunfight scenes in the jail
(d) the swimming pool scenes

4. Where does Rodriguez find his photo?
(a) on the cover of Texas Times
(b) on the entertainment page of the Express News
(c) on the post office wall
(d) on the film school wall

5. What does Juan Suarez offer to do for the movie?
(a) to hold the camera
(b) to compose music for the movie
(c) to make the costumes
(d) to find locations

Short Answer Questions

1. What small luxury does Rodriguez enjoy when he's back in Texas.

2. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?

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

4. Even though there is talk of releasing the original film, El Mariachi, what does Rodriguez want?

5. Why does Newman call Rodriguez?

(see the answer key)

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