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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rodriguez turn down volunteer help on making his movie?
(a) He does not want a witness in case the movie is a failure.
(b) He thinks it will be bad luck.
(c) He fears they will take credit for his work.
(d) He does not have money to feed anyone.

2. What are the weapons used in the film?
(a) plastic toy store guns
(b) guns rented from a pawnshop
(c) real guns borrowed from the police
(d) army surplus guns

3. Where do Rodriguez' first short films get shown?
(a) in a sports bar in Mexico
(b) in class at his high school
(c) in his garage
(d) a Mexican local television channel and in dance clubs

4. What does the budget for transferring the film to video come in at?
(a) $500 less than the original budget
(b) only $100
(c) half of the original budget
(d) twice what Rodriguez had estimated

5. How does Rodriguez get his earliest exposure to films?
(a) the inspiration of an English teacher
(b) his hours watching old movies on TV
(c) his mother's love of the movies
(d) his father's job in a movie theater

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rodriguez find his photo?

2. What comes with the next prize Bedhead wins in a film competition?

3. Who are the actors in Rodriguez' short film, Bedhead?

4. What does Rodriguez think will compensate for any inadequacies in costuming?

5. What makes it necessary to improvise?

(see the answer key)

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