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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 nearly brings Rodriguez to a breakdown?
2. What has created so much interest in the movie in Hollywood?
3. Why does Rodriguez travel all over the U.S.A.?
4. What convinces Columbia that Rodriguez should write a sequel?
5. What does John Watson, a producer, tell Rodriguez?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Rodriguez learn about Hollywood that affects him personally while the negotiations continue?
2. In what way does Rodriguez respond to skeptics?
3. What kind of celebrity treatment does Rodriguez receive when he goes on tour?
4. How is Rodriguez suddenly being courted by Hollywood and what does he learn about the value of his movie?
5. What is the feeling about how things will turn out at Sundance?
6. Has Rodriguez' life changed since Hollywood became interested in him?
7. How do things go for EL MARIACHI at the Sundance Film Festival?
8. How does Rodriguez's sense of humor come through as he is being contacted by Hollywood studios?
9. Give an example of how Rodriguez thinks about other people than himself.
10. Describe the change in Rodriguez as his film gets audience approval at Telluride.
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 about helping others succeed. Using Rodriguez as an example, discuss the importance of helping others, especially younger people, learn how to accomplish their dreams.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay on happiness. Define what it is that makes Robert Rodriguez happy as you cover the general subject of finding happiness in life. Include what makes you happy or what you think will make you happy.
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