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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?
2. What is the significance of June 20th for Rodriguez?
3. What happens to Rodriguez after spending hours on editing his film?
4. Who helps with shooting the chase scene?
5. Where do Rodriguez' first short films get shown?
Short Essay Questions
1. What kind of publicity does Rodriguez receive while shooting the movie?
2. Describe the premise of the story for EL MARIACHI.
3. Describe the continuity problem caused by the heat on the set of EL MARIACHI.
4. How is the story of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW written?
5. How does Rodriguez begin his book?
6. How does Rodriguez begin trying to market his film?
7. What are some of Carlos Gallardo's contributions to the making of the movie aside from starring as El Mariachi.
8. Unable to talk a famous actress into being in their movie, how is the problem solved?
9. Describe the first thing Rodriguez does in post production.
10. Describe briefly how improvising becomes a big part of preparing for shooting the movie.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on happiness. Define what it is that makes Robert Rodriguez happy as you cover the general subject of finding happiness in life. Include what makes you happy or what you think will make you happy.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about creativity. From the way Rodriguez had to be creative to get his movie made, write you essay about how creativity can overcome obstacles when following a dream. In your essay write about using your own mind rather than just accepting what other people tell you. Refer to Rodriguez' being told it was impossible to make a feature length movie for under $8,000.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay on following your dreams. Using Rodriguez as your example, write your essay about how dedication, determination, and passion for a business are necessary for success. In your essay discuss why some people succeed and others do not.
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