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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rodriguez enjoy doing during the Pharmaco study?
(a) watching the other lab rats
(b) playing his guitar
(c) talking to the nurses
(d) watching reruns on TV

3. What does a professor at the film school think of Rodriguez' idea of making a film so cheaply?
(a) that it will fail
(b) that it can be done cheaper than that
(c) that they have planned well
(d) that it has possibilities

4. What is the significance of June 20th for Rodriguez?
(a) his 23rd birthday
(b) the day he wins another film contest
(c) the day he leaves the Pharmaco study
(d) his first day of shooting The Mariachi

5. What are Gallardo's contributions to making El Mariachi?
(a) carrying equipment and setting up lights
(b) editing the script and doing the titles
(c) composing the music and doing the sound effects
(d) securing permission, using his relations, and finding actors

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rodriguez turn down volunteer help on making his movie?

2. What interests the professor in Rodriquez' work?

3. What does Juan Suarez offer to do for the movie?

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

5. How does Rodriguez get his earliest exposure to films?

(see the answer key)

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