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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. After seeing El Mariachi, what do the agents at ICM want to do?
2. Even though enormous sums of money are being dangled in front of him, what is Rodriguez' actual financial condition?
3. What young movie maker is also at the festival screening his film, RESERVOIR DOGS?
4. Making his speech, why does Rodriguez try to be as precise and technical as possible?
5. For what is Rodriguez solicited after his speech at Sundance?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the good news and bad news for Rodriguez as the negotiations for his movie continue?
2. Describe the occasion for a new friendship for Rodriguez in Toronto.
3. Give an example of how Rodriguez thinks about other people than himself.
4. What does Rodriguez learn about Hollywood that affects him personally while the negotiations continue?
5. How do things go for EL MARIACHI at the Sundance Film Festival?
6. Give an example of Rodriguez's frugality before the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.
7. In what way does Rodriguez respond to skeptics?
8. How does Rodriguez's sense of humor come through as he is being contacted by Hollywood studios?
9. How does Rodriguez express his philosophy of movie making?
10. What happens around the test screening of EL MARIACHI?
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 an essay critiquing a movie you have seen. Use what you have learned from REBEL WITHOUT A CREW about production values to make your critique.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about borrowing money. In your essay use Rodriguez as an example. Explain the advantage he had from doing everything with whatever money he had or could earn to make his movie. Discuss in your essay the value of being creative to reach a goal.
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