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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 convinces Columbia that Rodriguez should write a sequel?
2. What does Rodriguez like to tell interviewers?
3. What special invitation is EL MARIACHI given?
4. What do the festival organizers decide to do after EL MARIACHI becomes so popular?
5. Why is Rodriguez desperate for Columbia to pay him soon?
Short Essay Questions
1. Give an example of Rodriguez's frugality before the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.
2. Briefly describe the relationship between Rodriguez and his family.
3. What is the good news and bad news for Rodriguez as the negotiations for his movie continue?
4. Give an example of how Rodriguez thinks about other people than himself.
5. How does Rodriguez express his philosophy of movie making?
6. What state of mind does the Toronto Film Festival create in Rodriguez?
7. Describe how Rodriguez delivers the script for a sequel to EL MARIACHI.
8. What does Rodriguez learn about Hollywood that affects him personally while the negotiations continue?
9. How does Rodriguez's sense of humor come through as he is being contacted by Hollywood studios?
10. Briefly describe the changes in Rodriguez' life in just one year.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about what you hope to give others who come after you. Using Rodriguez' writing his book to encourage budding filmmakers as a starting point, your essay will define what you hope to leave to encourage others in your chosen field.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about fame. In your essay use Rodriguez as an example of one who did not allow his sudden celebrity and income go to his head. Contrast him with young stars who get into all kinds of trouble when they suddenly have huge amounts of money. Include Rodriquez' willingness to share his experience in order to inspire other budding filmmakers.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about perseverance. In your essay discuss how disappointments should never cause one to abandon a dream. Use the way Rodriguez and Gallardo went about finding a distributor for their film and apply the principle to any worthwhile endeavor.
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