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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What comes with the next prize Bedhead wins in a film competition?
(a) a new 16mm movie camera
(b) $700 that he will use in El Mariachi
(c) an offer to go to Hollywood
(d) a school scholarship

3. What star does Gallardo suggest they try to get for their film?
(a) Cantinflas
(b) Ricky Ricardo
(c) Ricardo Montalban
(d) Lina Santos

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez plan to use to film El Mariachi?

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

3. Why does Rodriguez determine to stay in the Pharmaco study?

4. What does a professor at the film school think of Rodriguez' idea of making a film so cheaply?

5. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo meet all the people who end up helping them?

(see the answer key)

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