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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes it necessary to improvise?
(a) the lack of experience
(b) the lack of funds
(c) the lack of actors
(d) the lack of time

2. What enhances Rodriguez' technical skills?
(a) learning how to raise money
(b) learning how to operate a camera
(c) learning how to do makeshift lighting
(d) learning how to handle all the postproduction details

3. What do Rodriguez and Gallardo do to scope out the competition?
(a) got to movie sets in Mexico
(b) read books about Spanish film making
(c) conduct a survey of movie goers
(d) rent Spanish action videos

4. Why is Rodriguez exhausted before going to Pharmaco?
(a) working hard on his short films and working two jobs
(b) staying up late every night editing
(c) traveling back and forth to Mexico
(d) trying to keep his grades up at the University of Texas

5. What does Rodriguez think will compensate for any inadequacies in costuming?
(a) his cropping style
(b) his shooting and editing style
(c) his film noir style
(d) his soft focus style

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps with shooting the chase scene?

2. How does Rodriguez get his earliest exposure to films?

3. Who is Peter Marquardt?

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

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

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