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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much do Rodriguez and Gallardo estimate it will take to make their movie?
(a) $30,000
(b) $10,000
(c) $8,000
(d) $700

2. In his TV interview, what does Rodriguez give the viewers?
(a) stand up comedy jokes about movie making
(b) offers to hold movie making classes
(c) free copies of his CD
(d) tips about creating a film with a limited budget

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

4. What does a professor at the film school think of Rodriguez' idea of making a film so cheaply?
(a) that it will fail
(b) that they have planned well
(c) that it has possibilities
(d) that it can be done cheaper than that

5. What is the significance of June 20th for Rodriguez?
(a) the day he wins another film contest
(b) his 23rd birthday
(c) the day he leaves the Pharmaco study
(d) his first day of shooting The Mariachi

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the story of the book told?

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

3. Because of working with limited equipment and on a tight budget, what skill does Rodriguez develop?

4. Why is Rodriguez exhausted before going to Pharmaco?

5. What offer does a Spanish action movie production company make to Rodriguez and Gallardo?

(see the answer key)

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