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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rodriguez do the subtitling himself?
(a) Only he understands the real meaning of the words.
(b) It would add $15,000 to the cost of making the film
(c) It would take 3 weeks and cost $3000.
(d) It would take 6 months to complete.

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

3. What is Robert Rodriguez' classic film made on a budget of $7000?
(a) Bedhead
(b) El Lobo
(c) El Mariachi
(d) Los Hooligans

4. What is on Rodriguez' demo tape?
(a) reviews from major critics
(b) BEDHEAD and the trailer of EL MARIACHI
(c) the rough cut version of EL MARIACHI
(d) views of all the film show awards Rodriguez has won

5. What does Rodriguez tell NPR?
(a) He thought he would make it to Hollywood.
(b) He makes movies for the money and fame.
(c) He always knew he would make it to Hollywood.
(d) He likes the technical part of movie making the best.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez have in addition to his large office at Columbia?

2. After returning to Texas, which two Hollywood companies contact Rodriguez and want to fly him back to LA?

3. What do Rodriguez and Gallardo do to scope out the competition?

4. What are the agents at ICM able to do?

5. From whom does Rodriguez learn about professional jealousy in the world of filmmaking?

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