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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 news about Rodriguez spreads fast around Hollywood?
2. Who greets Rodriguez and Gallardo when they arrive at the Grammy party?
3. Why does Rodriguez want to explain his process to the world?
4. What is happening with Columbia Pictures?
5. After what do people start to recognize him on the street?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do things turn around for Rodriguez as he is offered a contract at ICM?
2. How does Rodriguez' insecurity show up during the bidding war for his movie and his services?
3. In what way does Rodriguez respond to skeptics?
4. Give an example of how Rodriguez thinks about other people than himself.
5. Describe how Rodriguez delivers the script for a sequel to EL MARIACHI.
6. Give an example of Rodriguez's frugality before the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.
7. What kind of celebrity treatment does Rodriguez receive when he goes on tour?
8. What state of mind does the Toronto Film Festival create in Rodriguez?
9. What does Rodriguez learn about Hollywood that affects him personally while the negotiations continue?
10. How do things go for EL MARIACHI at the Sundance Film Festival?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about creativity. From the way Rodriguez had to be creative to get his movie made, write you essay about how creativity can overcome obstacles when following a dream. In your essay write about using your own mind rather than just accepting what other people tell you. Refer to Rodriguez' being told it was impossible to make a feature length movie for under $8,000.
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 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.
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