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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the screening of his film, what bothers Rodriguez at the film festival?
(a) A large photo of him is up in the lobby.
(b) He has to give a speech before the movie starts.
(c) He has to reveal his secrets.
(d) He has to answer questions at the end.

2. Making his speech, why does Rodriguez try to be as precise and technical as possible?
(a) so people understand how he made the movie
(b) so people will be impressed with his knowledge
(c) so the speech will be as short as possible
(d) so his knees will stop shaking

3. Where does Newman want to send El Mariachi?
(a) to the Cannes Festival
(b) to Spain
(c) to Antonio Banderas
(d) to the Argentine film festival

4. What are the Columbia people considering after the reception of EL MARIACHI at the film festival?
(a) releasing the movie nationally
(b) giving Rodriguez a larger office
(c) having Rodriguez direct a new movie
(d) scrapping the whole project

5. Who goes with Rodriguez to Toronto?
(a) Gallardo
(b) Elizabeth
(c) Newman
(d) Alfonzo

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez constantly have to explain?

2. What excites Rodriguez on July 8th, two weeks after his 24th birthday?

3. What does Rodriguez decide he wants, even if he works for Hollywood?

4. What small luxury does Rodriguez enjoy when he's back in Texas.

5. What does Rodriguez' life seem like after making it in Hollywood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What state of mind does the Toronto Film Festival create in Rodriguez?

2. Describe how Rodriguez delivers the script for a sequel to EL MARIACHI.

3. What annoys Rodriguez about the sound editing on his film?

4. How does Rodriguez' insecurity show up during the bidding war for his movie and his services?

5. Describe the change in Rodriguez as his film gets audience approval at Telluride.

6. Give an example of Rodriguez's frugality before the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.

7. How do things go for EL MARIACHI at the Sundance Film Festival?

8. What kind of celebrity treatment does Rodriguez receive when he goes on tour?

9. Has Rodriguez' life changed since Hollywood became interested in him?

10. How does a movie producer try to rain on Rodriguez' parade?

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