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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. Where does Rodriguez set the record straight in an interview?
2. Who greets Rodriguez and Gallardo when they arrive at the Grammy party?
3. What do the festival organizers decide to do after EL MARIACHI becomes so popular?
4. What is said to determine the fate of El Mariachi?
5. What does Rodriguez tell NPR?
Short Essay Questions
1. Relate the amusing reaction to Rodriguez' question about his per diem.
2. What is the feeling about how things will turn out at Sundance?
3. What kind of celebrity treatment does Rodriguez receive when he goes on tour?
4. How does Rodriguez feel about the national release of his original film?
5. Has Rodriguez' life changed since Hollywood became interested in him?
6. How is Rodriguez suddenly being courted by Hollywood and what does he learn about the value of his movie?
7. Briefly describe the changes in Rodriguez' life in just one year.
8. Tell what comes of Rodriguez' contacting ICM.
9. What is the good news and bad news for Rodriguez as the negotiations for his movie continue?
10. How does a movie producer try to rain on Rodriguez' parade?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay giving your opinion about the relative merits of seeing a movie in a theater or a video at home. Give examples of movies that are too grand to really be appreciated on a small screen. State the advantage of being able to stop a scene and go back to view it again if you watch the movie on video.
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 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.
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