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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. Why does Rodriguez travel all over the U.S.A.?
2. Why does Rodriguez not like to work with professional editors?
3. For what is Rodriguez solicited after his speech at Sundance?
4. How does EL MARIACHI do at the Sundance Festival?
5. What does Rodriguez tell NPR?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Rodriguez delivers the script for a sequel to EL MARIACHI.
2. What kind of celebrity treatment does Rodriguez receive when he goes on tour?
3. Relate the amusing reaction to Rodriguez' question about his per diem.
4. How does a movie producer try to rain on Rodriguez' parade?
5. How does Rodriguez' insecurity show up during the bidding war for his movie and his services?
6. What is the feeling about how things will turn out at Sundance?
7. How is Rodriguez suddenly being courted by Hollywood and what does he learn about the value of his movie?
8. Briefly describe the relationship between Rodriguez and his family.
9. Briefly describe the changes in Rodriguez' life in just one year.
10. How does Rodriguez feel about the national release of his original film?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on dealing with disappointment. Referring to Rodriguez in Chapter 6 as an example, write your essay on how there are many disappointments in life. Discuss how disappointment causes some people to give up but others to look for solutions.
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 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.
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