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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. What is the significance of June 20th for Rodriguez?
3. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo meet all the people who end up helping them?
4. What is Rodriguez given in order to edit his film?
5. Why does Rodriguez overlook small mistakes he notices while shooting El Mariachi?
Short Essay Questions
1. Relate the daring step Rodriguez takes that will eventually make all the difference to his future.
2. What kind of publicity does Rodriguez receive while shooting the movie?
3. What avenue does Rodriguez find for raising some quick cash?
4. Right after finishing his editing of the movie, what causes Rodriguez to begin doubting himself?
5. Relate Rodriguez' encounter with the media when his trailer is aired on public television.
6. How does Rodriguez begin trying to market his film?
7. Why does Rodriguez turn down the first offer he is given for the movie?
8. Unable to talk a famous actress into being in their movie, how is the problem solved?
9. Describe the premise of the story for EL MARIACHI.
10. How do Rodriguez and Peter become friends in the Pharmaco dormitory?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about fame. In your essay give your opinion about how fame or notoriety are life changing. Deal with how to handle fame and give examples of people who have done it well and some who have not been able to do so.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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