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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 the latest problem with EL MARIACHI?
(a) a distributor changes the scheduel
(b) the sound track is off
(c) the movie needs color correcting
(d) some dialog is garbled

2. What daring thing does Rodriguez do in Hollywood?
(a) goes on Jay Leno Show
(b) walks into the office of the president of Warner Bros.
(c) sends his tape to ICM
(d) takes an ad out in Variety

3. What will happen at a test screening of EL MARIACHI?
(a) The audience will answer questions about the movie.
(b) The audience response will be measured by applause.
(c) Statistics will be gathered about how many fall asleep.
(d) Ticket prices will be lowered.

4. What results if any of the rules are broken at the Pharmaco study?
(a) legal action
(b) expulsion from the program
(c) extension of time in the study
(d) a fine deducted from the pay

5. After what do people start to recognize him on the street?
(a) an interview for the LA Times
(b) a spot on Larry King Live
(c) his photo on the cover of People magazine
(d) the premier of El Mariachi

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez refer to his operation while making El Mariachi?

2. What is the significance of June 20th for Rodriguez?

3. Because of working with limited equipment and on a tight budget, what skill does Rodriguez develop?

4. Why does the boring work of editing the film begin to get Rodriguez down?

5. What star does Gallardo suggest they try to get for their film?

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