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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, "Highway to Hell".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Rodriguez find his photo?
(a) on the cover of Texas Times
(b) on the entertainment page of the Express News
(c) on the post office wall
(d) on the film school wall

3. Which company was the only one that seemed to make a reasonable offer for EL MARIACHI?
(a) Million Dollar Video
(b) Film-Mex
(c) Tel-Star
(d) Mex-American

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

5. What bores Rodriguez the most during the study?
(a) the slow pace of life at Pharmaco
(b) the tasteless food they have to eat
(c) the inane conversation of other lab rats
(d) the reruns of old TV movies

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?

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

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

5. What will Rodriguez' first feature length film be about?

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