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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. Lynch discusses his choices regarding music for which film?
2. Who was famous for teaching people about TM?
3. The author believes that life is filled with ____.
4. Who is quoted as saying "There is no happiness in the small?"
5. Lynch refers to which doctor?
Short Essay Questions
1. What event caused Lynch to change his mind?
2. Why does Lynch see "Eraserhead" as a spiritual movie? What inspired Lynch to pull it all together and finish the film?
3. What is Lynch's opinion on the increasing pace of society?
4. What scientific theory supported the effects of TM? What part of science developed and supported the theory? What other type of science supported the theory?
5. Why does Lynch attach a visual image to transcendence? What is the image and its explanation?
6. Who showed the scientific community proof that transcending is a real and measurable thing? How was it proven?
7. Give an example of Lynch's policy on actors regarding the lead in "Blue Velvet."
8. What is another example of Lynch's "marriage theory?"
9. What creates an initial idea? How do bigger ideas come into reality? How does Lynch feel about idea fragments?
10. Lynch discusses dream logic. How many times has the author experienced it? What project was he working on at the time? Who was involved?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a comprehensive biography on David Lynch. What information does Lynch share about his history in "Catching the Big Fish, Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity?" Include Lynch's childhood and personal experiences and how they relate to his art as well as his professional accomplishments and awards. Include an opinion on what you think Lynch may decide to do next.
Essay Topic 2
Explain in detail the scientific aspect to Transcendental Meditation. Which area of science is closely related to the practice and its by-products? How were the scientists able to analyze TM and its results using scientific data and equipment? What did the scientists find at the end of the experiment? Do you think there is more to find? What is the name of the theory given to this study? What was the final determination about the purpose and benefits of TM?
Essay Topic 3
Lynch has strong opinions about digital video versus traditional film. Discuss Lynch's opinions. Include the explanation of high def and low def as well as the unmatched benefits of each. Compare and contrast the two methods of filmmaking. Which do you think is best?
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