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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, "Columbia Pictures".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes it necessary to improvise?
(a) the lack of experience
(b) the lack of funds
(c) the lack of time
(d) the lack of actors

2. Who helps with shooting the chase scene?
(a) low riders
(b) local teenage drivers
(c) NASCAR drivers
(d) the local police

3. From whom does Rodriguez learn about professional jealousy in the world of filmmaking?
(a) from the professor at the university
(b) from Gallardo
(c) from a former colleague
(d) from Antonio Banderas

4. When is Rodriguez informed that the owner of the borrowed camera will need it back?
(a) in four days
(b) in two weeks
(c) that same day
(d) the next day

5. Even though there is talk of releasing the original film, El Mariachi, what does Rodriguez want?
(a) Rodriguez would rather do a remake.
(b) Rodgriguez wants to shoot some additional scenes.
(c) Rodriquez wants to keep it as a test film.
(d) Rodriguez wants to show it free on Spanish TV.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first scene Rodriguez completes as he writes his screenplay?

2. What are the weapons used in the film?

3. Even though enormous sums of money are being dangled in front of him, what is Rodriguez' actual financial condition?

4. What does the president of Miramax want to do?

5. What offer does a Spanish action movie production company make to Rodriguez and Gallardo?

(see the answer key)

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