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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. In LA, what do Rodriguez and Gallardo do to find a buyer?
(a) take out ads in the LA Times
(b) get on TV and push their product
(c) go door-to-door to sell El Mariachi
(d) have free showings of El Mariachi

2. How does Rodriguez sum up his pre-production activity for El Mariachi?
(a) as the hardest part
(b) as education
(c) as simplification
(d) as improvisation

3. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?
(a) Something good will come from his failure.
(b) It will come through and he will do everything by mail.
(c) He can raise more money and go back again.
(d) A contract will come from New York.

4. How does Rodriguez decide to label his film in the credits?
(a) A Small Wonder Production
(b) A Rodgal Production
(c) A Los Hooligans Production
(d) A Gallardo/Rodriguez Production

5. How does Rodriguez plan to finish the project early?
(a) by filming in fast motion
(b) by cutting out part of the script
(c) by shooting several scenes each day
(d) by working day and night

Short Answer Questions

1. Short on money, how to Rodriguez and Gallardo arrange their trip to Los Angeles?

2. What are three important locations Rodriguez and Gallardo look for in Mexico?

3. What does Rodriguez plan to do about using a camera he is not familiar with?

4. Why does the boring work of editing the film begin to get Rodriguez down?

5. What is Rodriguez able to do when he has access to two VCRs?

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