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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 more money.
(c) He needs to re-record some of his lines.
(d) He needs a breat from editing.

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

3. What are Gallardo's contributions to making El Mariachi?
(a) securing permission, using his relations, and finding actors
(b) carrying equipment and setting up lights
(c) composing the music and doing the sound effects
(d) editing the script and doing the titles

4. Why does Rodriguez have to work faster at the cable station?
(a) It is being sold to new owners.
(b) It is moving to another city.
(c) It is going public.
(d) It is about to be closed.

5. Why does Rodriguez overlook small mistakes he notices while shooting El Mariachi?
(a) It is something that he can edit out.
(b) He doesn't have money to correct them.
(c) It is supposed to be a practice movie.
(d) He thinks no one will notice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What desperate thing does Rodriguez do while waiting for a check from Columbia?

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

3. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?

4. Why is Rodriguez desperate for Columbia to pay him soon?

5. What makes it necessary to improvise?

(see the answer key)

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