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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, "Postproduction, Take 2".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is on Rodriguez' demo tape?
(a) reviews from major critics
(b) BEDHEAD and the trailer of EL MARIACHI
(c) views of all the film show awards Rodriguez has won
(d) the rough cut version of EL MARIACHI

2. Short on money, how to Rodriguez and Gallardo arrange their trip to Los Angeles?
(a) hitchhiking to Los Angeles
(b) taking the bus to Los Angeles and staying at the YMCA
(c) hopping a freight car to LA and sleeping in a park
(d) driving to Los Angeles and staying at a friend's place

3. What does he learn how to do because of needing to do only one take of a scene?
(a) to plan only short scenes for the film
(b) to work only in the early morning
(c) to write with one camera angle in mind
(d) to shoot as little raw footage as possible

4. What pleases Rodriguez about benefits for others who donated their time and talent to the film?
(a) The town in Mexico will get a new jail.
(b) Gallardo will get paid for his work as a crew member.
(c) The actors will be flown to Hollywood for the premier.
(d) The Mariachi music composers will earn royalties

5. What are the agents at ICM able to do?
(a) get the best bid for El Mariachi from Europe
(b) get Rodriguez the best visitor packages in Hollywood
(c) sell what is technically a foreign movie to a major American film company
(d) overcome Columbia's refusal to view the movie

Short Answer Questions

1. In his TV interview, what does Rodriguez give the viewers?

2. What advice does Rodriguez recall as he starts work on his movie?

3. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?

4. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?

5. What small luxury does Rodriguez enjoy when he's back in Texas.

(see the answer key)

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