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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 does Rodriguez plan to use to film El Mariachi?
2. What are three important locations Rodriguez and Gallardo look for in Mexico?
3. What is Rodriguez able to do when he has access to two VCRs?
4. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?
5. What enhances Rodriguez' technical skills?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Rodriguez begin trying to market his film?
2. What are some of Carlos Gallardo's contributions to the making of the movie aside from starring as El Mariachi.
3. Discuss Rodriguez' period of depression during post production.
4. What does Robert Rodriguez say helped him improve his academic record by his junior year in high school?
5. What kind of publicity does Rodriguez receive while shooting the movie?
6. Where do Rodriguez and Gallardo first try to sell the movie?
7. How is the story of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW written?
8. How does Rodriguez manage to shoot chase scenes and gun scenes in the movie?
9. What are some of the progressive steps Rodriguez takes toward his film while in the Pharmaco study?
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 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 2
Write a critique of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW. Mention what you think of the diary form of the book. Tell how you like or do not like the chronology of the book. Discuss the film making terminology as to whether it is helpful in understanding the process of making a movie. State your opinion whether Rodriguez is successful in achieving his stated goal for writing the book.
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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