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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 is the story of the book told?
2. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?
3. Why does the boring work of editing the film begin to get Rodriguez down?
4. What comes with the next prize Bedhead wins in a film competition?
5. What interests the professor in Rodriquez' work?
Short Essay Questions
1. Relate the daring step Rodriguez takes that will eventually make all the difference to his future.
2. What are some of Carlos Gallardo's contributions to the making of the movie aside from starring as El Mariachi.
3. Describe the premise of the story for EL MARIACHI.
4. How do Rodriguez and Peter become friends in the Pharmaco dormitory?
5. What does Robert Rodriguez say helped him improve his academic record by his junior year in high school?
6. How is the story of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW written?
7. How does Rodriguez' friend Gallardo keep occupied while Rodriguez is in the study?
8. Relate Rodriguez' encounter with the media when his trailer is aired on public television.
9. Discuss Rodriguez' period of depression during post production.
10. Describe the continuity problem caused by the heat on the set of EL MARIACHI.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Write an essay entitled, LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS AND NOT PROBLEMS. Start with Rodriguez as an example. Then write your essay about how dwelling on problems rather than looking for solutions to any situation in life is self-defeating.
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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