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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rodriguez turn down volunteer help on making his movie?
(a) He thinks it will be bad luck.
(b) He does not have money to feed anyone.
(c) He does not want a witness in case the movie is a failure.
(d) He fears they will take credit for his work.

2. Who is Peter Marquardt?
(a) a doctor at the Pharmaco study
(b) Rodriguez's film school professor
(c) Rodriguez' roommate at the Pharmaco study.
(d) an agent who wants to sign Rodriguez

3. What is the first scene Rodriguez completes as he writes his screenplay?
(a) A police chase ends in a fiery crash.
(b) The Mariachi sings to a beautiful woman.
(c) Azul gets a job singing at a Mexican cafe.
(d) The Mariachi tries to find work at a cafe but is turned down.

4. What short Rodriguez film wins the University of Missouri Fine Arts Competition?
(a) Bedhead
(b) Redhead
(c) The Mariachi
(d) The Last Carnival

5. How does Rodriguez obtain his first VCR?
(a) through his wife's brother's hobby
(b) through a sales promotion with no money down
(c) through winning a contest
(d) through his father's love for gadgets

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best way to describe Rodriguez' style of film making?

2. How much do Rodriguez and Gallardo estimate it will take to make their movie?

3. What does Rodriguez enjoy doing during the Pharmaco study?

4. Who are the actors in Rodriguez' short film, Bedhead?

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

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