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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the weapons used in the film?

2. What comes with the next prize Bedhead wins in a film competition?

3. What makes it necessary to improvise?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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