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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. What is ICM?
2. What do they use for a dolly to move the camera in some scenes?
3. Why does Rodriguez turn down volunteer help on making his movie?
4. Which company was the only one that seemed to make a reasonable offer for EL MARIACHI?
5. What will Rodriguez' first feature length film be about?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens on the last day of shooting EL MARIACHI?
2. What kind of publicity does Rodriguez receive while shooting the movie?
3. Why does Rodriguez turn down the first offer he is given for the movie?
4. What avenue does Rodriguez find for raising some quick cash?
5. How does Rodriguez begin trying to market his film?
6. Describe the first thing Rodriguez does in post production.
7. Tell something about Rodriguez' borrowed camera.
8. Right after finishing his editing of the movie, what causes Rodriguez to begin doubting himself?
9. How do Rodriguez and Peter become friends in the Pharmaco dormitory?
10. Relate the daring step Rodriguez takes that will eventually make all the difference to his future.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about doing the drudge work. Using Rodriquez' experience doing post production on his film, write your essay about the boring things that must be done when working to succeed at a business or project.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about the importance of having family support. The support here does not mean financial support. It means the approval and encouragement one gets from people he or she loves. Rodriguez makes a good example of this.
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