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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven, "Postproduction, Take 3".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Robert Rodriguez' classic film made on a budget of $7000?
(a) Bedhead
(b) El Lobo
(c) El Mariachi
(d) Los Hooligans

2. What does he learn how to do because of needing to do only one take of a scene?
(a) to shoot as little raw footage as possible
(b) to work only in the early morning
(c) to plan only short scenes for the film
(d) to write with one camera angle in mind

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

4. What pleases Rodriguez about benefits for others who donated their time and talent to the film?
(a) The actors will be flown to Hollywood for the premier.
(b) The town in Mexico will get a new jail.
(c) Gallardo will get paid for his work as a crew member.
(d) The Mariachi music composers will earn royalties

5. What is happening with Columbia Pictures?
(a) Counter offers are being made.
(b) They are debating whether to buy the film.
(c) Contracts are being negotiated for El Mariachi.
(d) They are refusing Rodriguez's demands.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his TV interview, what does Rodriguez give the viewers?

2. Why does Rodriguez do the subtitling himself?

3. Where is Rodriguez invited to show his movie?

4. Even though there is talk of releasing the original film, El Mariachi, what does Rodriguez want?

5. What good luck finally comes to Rodriguez?

(see the answer key)

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