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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 Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?
2. In LA, what do Rodriguez and Gallardo do to find a buyer?
3. Which scenes of El Mariachi are shot first?
4. Where do Rodriguez' first short films get shown?
5. Who helps with shooting the chase scene?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of Carlos Gallardo's contributions to the making of the movie aside from starring as El Mariachi.
2. What are some of the progressive steps Rodriguez takes toward his film while in the Pharmaco study?
3. Where do Rodriguez and Gallardo first try to sell the movie?
4. Describe the premise of the story for EL MARIACHI.
5. In Mexico, what is Rodriguez' first experience on a real movie set?
6. What avenue does Rodriguez find for raising some quick cash?
7. Unable to talk a famous actress into being in their movie, how is the problem solved?
8. What does Rodriguez' brief association with Alfonzo Arau and his wife give him the impetus to do?
9. Describe briefly how improvising becomes a big part of preparing for shooting the movie.
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 giving your opinion about the relative merits of seeing a movie in a theater or a video at home. Give examples of movies that are too grand to really be appreciated on a small screen. State the advantage of being able to stop a scene and go back to view it again if you watch the movie on video.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay critiquing a movie you have seen. Use what you have learned from REBEL WITHOUT A CREW about production values to make your critique.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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