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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, "Production".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Rodriguez and his roommate bring to read during the Pharmaco study?
(a) a John Grisham novel
(b) the same Stephen King book
(c) The Last of the Mohicans
(d) books on film making

2. What does he learn how to do because of needing to do only one take of a scene?
(a) to plan only short scenes for the film
(b) to shoot as little raw footage as possible
(c) to write with one camera angle in mind
(d) to work only in the early morning

3. What interests the professor in Rodriquez' work?
(a) that he has never won a short film award
(b) that his short films are creative but rough
(c) that his work shows signs of genius
(d) that his award-winning short films were done by him alone

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez refer to his operation while making El Mariachi?

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

3. What makes it necessary to improvise?

4. What is the significance of June 20th for Rodriguez?

5. How does Rodriguez refer to Gallardo to the media who want to interview him?

(see the answer key)

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