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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. Why does Newman call Rodriguez?
2. What is ICM?
3. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?
4. What inspires Rodriguez enough to do two takes of one scene?
5. What does Rodriguez worry about before going to Pharmaco?
Short Essay Questions
1. Relate the daring step Rodriguez takes that will eventually make all the difference to his future.
2. Why does Rodriguez turn down the first offer he is given for the movie?
3. Right after finishing his editing of the movie, what causes Rodriguez to begin doubting himself?
4. Describe briefly how improvising becomes a big part of preparing for shooting the movie.
5. What does Rodriguez write about getting into the Pharmaco study?
6. How do Rodriguez and Peter become friends in the Pharmaco dormitory?
7. How does Rodriguez begin his book?
8. What does Rodriguez' brief association with Alfonzo Arau and his wife give him the impetus to do?
9. What avenue does Rodriguez find for raising some quick cash?
10. How is the story of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW written?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about dealing with skeptics as Rodriguez had to do. In your essay define the problem of skeptics and how they can easily discourage people from following their dream. Define how you think it is best to deal with the naysayers in life.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about perseverance. In your essay discuss how disappointments should never cause one to abandon a dream. Use the way Rodriguez and Gallardo went about finding a distributor for their film and apply the principle to any worthwhile endeavor.
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