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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rodriguez return to see Gallardo in Mexico?
(a) He needs to re-record some of his lines.
(b) He needs a breat from editing.
(c) He needs Gallardo's moral support.
(d) He needs more money.

2. What inspires Rodriguez enough to do two takes of one scene?
(a) a turtle walking to town with the Mariachi
(b) a chase scene between the villians and the Mariachi.
(c) the Mariachi drinking from a coconut
(d) Azul and his jacket

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

4. Which company was the only one that seemed to make a reasonable offer for EL MARIACHI?
(a) Mex-American
(b) Tel-Star
(c) Million Dollar Video
(d) Film-Mex

5. What will Rodriguez' first feature length film be about?
(a) a man named The Mariachi with a guitar full of weapons,
(b) a family of sleepy siblings
(c) a musician who wants to become a mariachi
(d) a boy lost in the Mexican desert

6. Why does Newman call Rodriguez?
(a) to tell him he loves the trailer and that he wants to work with him
(b) to get his phone number in Texas
(c) to ask for any other demos Rodriguez has
(d) to say he cannot use EL MARIACHI

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

8. Because of working with limited equipment and on a tight budget, what skill does Rodriguez develop?
(a) previsualization skills
(b) location negotiation skills
(c) improvizational filming skills
(d) steady handheld camera skills

9. What does El Mariachi receive on airing its trailer on public access TV?
(a) inquiries about where the film was made
(b) an offer to finance the film
(c) negative reviews by critics
(d) positive responses from viewers

10. How does Rodriguez decide to label his film in the credits?
(a) A Small Wonder Production
(b) A Gallardo/Rodriguez Production
(c) A Rodgal Production
(d) A Los Hooligans Production

11. What makes it necessary to improvise?
(a) the lack of actors
(b) the lack of experience
(c) the lack of funds
(d) the lack of time

12. Why does the boring work of editing the film begin to get Rodriguez down?
(a) He fears he is not up to the task.
(b) He sees too many defects in the film.
(c) He needs help but has no money left.
(d) He only likes to work on things he enjoys.

13. When is Rodriguez informed that the owner of the borrowed camera will need it back?
(a) that same day
(b) the next day
(c) in four days
(d) in two weeks

14. What does Juan Suarez offer to do for the movie?
(a) to hold the camera
(b) to find locations
(c) to make the costumes
(d) to compose music for the movie

15. Where do Rodriguez' first short films get shown?
(a) in a sports bar in Mexico
(b) in class at his high school
(c) a Mexican local television channel and in dance clubs
(d) in his garage

Short Answer Questions

1. What program does Rodriguez apply for at Pharmaco?

2. What offer does a Spanish action movie production company make to Rodriguez and Gallardo?

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

4. What is Robert Rodriguez' classic film made on a budget of $7000?

5. How much do Rodriguez and Gallardo estimate it will take to make their movie?

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