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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lynch uses which of the following words to describe something that is examined closely?
(a) Scrutiny.
(b) Analyzed.
(c) Ascertained.
(d) Discriminated.

2. What item was the friend eventually allowed to use in the film?
(a) Monkey.
(b) Light bulb.
(c) Motorcycle.
(d) Hula hoop.

3. What is the name of the movie produced but not written by Lynch?
(a) "Girl, Interrupted."
(b) "Philadelphia."
(c) "Man in the Moon."
(d) "The Straight Story."

4. How old was Lynch when he had the item?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

5. Which actor did Lynch automatically choose for the project?
(a) Angelina Jolie.
(b) Dennis Hopper.
(c) Laura Dern.
(d) Sean Connery.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author is highly impressed by the use of TM in which arena?

2. Many people mistake ____ as being a doorway to creativity.

3. What term was used to describe the preview ratings received by Lynch's new TV show?

4. Lynch believes that everyone affects which of the following?

5. What are the best and worst things that can happen to a person?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lynch so fascinated with digital video? What has Lynch done with DV recently?

2. Why is Lynch so adamant about staying true to oneself?

3. What are typical emotions regarding the completion of a creative project?

4. Explain Lynch's interaction with director Stanley Kubrick.

5. What are Lynch's thoughts regarding success and failure?

6. Discuss the first two directors referred to by Lynch. Why does Lynch idolize these men and their work?

7. Discuss Lynch's meeting with the great Federico Fellini.

8. Describe the room in the TV show that ending up integral to the plot.

9. How do people typically react toward someone that practices TM?

10. Lynch is known for producing "dark" films. What is the common response Lynch draws from people on this subject?

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