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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, "Postproduction, Take 2".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rodriguez return to see Gallardo in Mexico?
(a) He needs Gallardo's moral support.
(b) He needs a breat from editing.
(c) He needs to re-record some of his lines.
(d) He needs more money.

2. What inspires Rodriguez enough to do two takes of one scene?
(a) a turtle walking to town with the Mariachi
(b) Azul and his jacket
(c) a chase scene between the villians and the Mariachi.
(d) the Mariachi drinking from a coconut

3. What news about Rodriguez spreads fast around Hollywood?
(a) how unmarketable his film is
(b) his unusual filmmaking and his talent
(c) how grainy his film is
(d) what a pest he makes of himself

4. What is the best way to describe Rodriguez' style of film making?
(a) simple and plotless
(b) cheap and amateurish
(c) fast and effective
(d) quick and quirky

5. What does El Mariachi receive on airing its trailer on public access TV?
(a) an offer to finance the film
(b) negative reviews by critics
(c) inquiries about where the film was made
(d) positive responses from viewers

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez obtain his first VCR?

2. Even though enormous sums of money are being dangled in front of him, what is Rodriguez' actual financial condition?

3. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?

4. How is the story of the book told?

5. What bores Rodriguez the most during the study?

(see the answer key)

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