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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, "Production".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Rodriguez exhausted before going to Pharmaco?
(a) working hard on his short films and working two jobs
(b) trying to keep his grades up at the University of Texas
(c) traveling back and forth to Mexico
(d) staying up late every night editing

2. What interests the professor in Rodriquez' work?
(a) that his work shows signs of genius
(b) that his award-winning short films were done by him alone
(c) that he has never won a short film award
(d) that his short films are creative but rough

3. What does Rodriguez plan to use to film El Mariachi?
(a) a small video camera
(b) an Arriflex that he borrowed from a friend in Austin
(c) equipment rented in Mexico
(d) a camera borrowed from his film professor

4. Who is Consuelo Gomez?
(a) an inexperienced actress to play the role of Domino
(b) a film editor to work on the movie
(c) a seamstress who makes cheap costumes
(d) the caterer for the movie

5. What advice does Rodriguez recall as he starts work on his movie?
(a) being creative is all you need to succeed
(b) always hire someone to do the technical jobs
(c) it takes at least $30,000 to make a movie
(d) being creative and technical is better

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez plan to do about using a camera he is not familiar with?

2. How does Rodriguez refer to his operation while making El Mariachi?

3. How much do Rodriguez and Gallardo estimate it will take to make their movie?

4. What do Rodriguez and Gallardo do to scope out the competition?

5. Who helps with shooting the chase scene?

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