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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 does Rodriguez refer to Gallardo to the media who want to interview him?
2. Why does Rodriguez determine to stay in the Pharmaco study?
3. What does Rodriguez decide to do before doing a full edit of the film?
4. What is the best way to describe Rodriguez' style of film making?
5. What does Rodriguez think will compensate for any inadequacies in costuming?
Short Essay Questions
1. Relate Rodriguez' encounter with the media when his trailer is aired on public television.
2. Describe briefly how improvising becomes a big part of preparing for shooting the movie.
3. What does Rodriguez write about getting into the Pharmaco study?
4. In Mexico, what is Rodriguez' first experience on a real movie set?
5. Tell something about Rodriguez' borrowed camera.
6. Describe the first thing Rodriguez does in post production.
7. How is the story of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW written?
8. What does Robert Rodriguez say helped him improve his academic record by his junior year in high school?
9. Describe the premise of the story for EL MARIACHI.
10. Discuss Rodriguez' period of depression during post production.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about borrowing money. In your essay use Rodriguez as an example. Explain the advantage he had from doing everything with whatever money he had or could earn to make his movie. Discuss in your essay the value of being creative to reach a goal.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about helping others succeed. Using Rodriguez as an example, discuss the importance of helping others, especially younger people, learn how to accomplish their dreams.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about what you hope to give others who come after you. Using Rodriguez' writing his book to encourage budding filmmakers as a starting point, your essay will define what you hope to leave to encourage others in your chosen field.
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