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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. What is Rodriguez eager to make?
(a) the kind of movies he could make with a real budget
(b) as much money as possible
(c) new friends in the movie industry
(d) low budget film where he does everything

2. For what is Rodriguez solicited after his speech at Sundance?
(a) for interviews and panels
(b) for contract negotiations
(c) for book deals
(d) for charity endorsements

3. What does Rodriguez tell NPR?
(a) He likes the technical part of movie making the best.
(b) He always knew he would make it to Hollywood.
(c) He makes movies for the money and fame.
(d) He thought he would make it to Hollywood.

4. What does Rodriguez classify as the main reason for professional incompetence in making movies?
(a) lack of vision
(b) not much innovation
(c) the waste of money
(d) too much technical training

5. What do some skeptics accuse Rodriguez of?
(a) getting the big head
(b) plagerism
(c) seeking personal glory
(d) lying about the cost of the movie

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces Columbia that Rodriguez should write a sequel?

2. To what news does Rodriguez not really know how to react?

3. Where does Rodriguez meet Tarantino again?

4. Why does Rodriguez travel all over the U.S.A.?

5. Where is Rodriguez invited to show his movie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Rodriguez learn about Hollywood that affects him personally while the negotiations continue?

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

4. Why does Rodriguez attend the Grammy Awards party and what kind of reception does he get?

5. How is Rodriguez suddenly being courted by Hollywood and what does he learn about the value of his movie?

6. What is the feeling about how things will turn out at Sundance?

7. In what way does Rodriguez respond to skeptics?

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

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

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

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