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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. Which kind of wood is Lynch's all-time favorite?

2. Lynch uses which of the following words to describe something that is examined closely?

3. Lynch believes that items in a film need to represent the____.

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

5. A group of meditators has proven that TM drastically reduces all but which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Everyone wants world peace. How does Lynch help the cause?

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

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

4. What is a common motivator when trying to get someone to do what you want? What is Lynch's opinion on this motivator? What is a better alternative?

5. Why is sound such a crucial part of a film? How does sound compare to lighting?

6. Discuss the craftsman from Lynch's childhood and how it relates to creativity.

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

8. Why does Lynch believe restrictions are often a blessing in disguise?

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

10. Discuss one of Lynch's favorite hobbies and how it stirs him in a visual sense.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Stay true to yourself" is one of Lynch's favorite mantras. Explain what Lynch means and why it is important. How does honoring your own creativity and spirit benefit your life and in what ways? What happens when one does not stay true to oneself? Is it possible to compromise and still be true to yourself? What is the difference between editing and compromising your vision? Does one have to compromise or give up one's vision in order to create a commercial work? How did Lynch face this issue early in his career? Does Lynch regret any decisions he made in this regard? How do you feel about staying true despite the consequences?

Essay Topic 2

Transcendental Meditation is a huge part of Lynch's life. Write a 1000-word essay on meditation and its various forms. Include information about world famous teachers such as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. What is Transcendental Meditation? What are the benefits? Why is Lynch so involved in the practice?

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the creative aspects, film making is a technical process. Lynch explains the process in detail. What are the elements of film? Do the elements ever change? If so, how and why? Create a guide listing and showing examples of each element. Explain why each is important to the process.

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