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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. According to Lynch, negativity is ____.

2. Each person on the earth deserves to know ____.

3. Lynch's favorite piece of advice is which of the following:

4. The author states that living the _____ life is a tricky thing.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. During the shooting of Inland Empire, Lynch received confirmation on one popular theory. What was the theory and who was involved?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. What inspiration and confirmation did Lynch receive regarding the title of the movie?

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

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

10. Another happy accident involves the airing of Lynch's famous "Twin Peaks." Explain Lynch's story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Lynch claims that one's "art life" requires the art to come first? What does Lynch mean by that statement? What part of the artist's life is the most important? How does it fit in to every day life? Is it possible to create a balance and/or a compromise? How? What are the consequences of not making art first in one's life? What are the benefits? What are Lynch's thoughts on the subject? How did putting art first make a difference in Lynch's creativity and career?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Lynch went from being an aspiring artist to becoming a filmmaker. When did the transformation occur? Were there any specific events that caused Lynch to change mediums? How did Lynch learn about each craft? What were Lynch's experiences at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art? What important skills did Lynch learn from the American Film Institute? How did Lynch combine his education in various areas to become an iconoclastic filmmaker? Do you think Lynch is a genius?

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