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

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

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

4. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?
(a) Compared to other films, his had better quality.
(b) Private showings have gotten rave reviews.
(c) The trailer has received great reviews.
(d) Several companies express an interest in the film.

5. What is Javier's offer for the rights to EL MARIACHI?
(a) $10,000
(b) $25,000
(c) $7,000
(d) $1,000 plus a percentage of the gorss

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez think is the most important thing for attracting a distributor?

2. What do they use for a dolly to move the camera in some scenes?

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

4. Why does Rodriguez have to work faster at the cable station?

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

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