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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 does Rodriguez participate in to raise money?
(a) a dance team performing in Mexico
(b) a sleep deprivation study
(c) a short stint in the military
(d) a drug study conducted by Pharmaco

2. What does Rodriguez' life seem like after making it in Hollywood?
(a) like a disaster
(b) like a nightmare
(c) like a whirlwind
(d) like a fairy tale

3. What happens to Rodriguez after spending hours on editing his film?
(a) He starts losing his vision.
(b) He has a reaction to the Pharmaco experiment.
(c) His back goes out
(d) He accidentally erases all his work.

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

5. Why does Rodriguez not like to work with professional editors?
(a) He feels that they take too long.
(b) He thinks that are not creative.
(c) He feels that they do not really love the film
(d) He feels that they are too expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pleases Rodriguez about benefits for others who donated their time and talent to the film?

2. What is the first scene Rodriguez completes as he writes his screenplay?

3. What program does Rodriguez apply for at Pharmaco?

4. After returning to Texas, which two Hollywood companies contact Rodriguez and want to fly him back to LA?

5. How does Rodriguez plan to make single shot weapons appear to be semi-automatic?

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