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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Peter Marquardt?
(a) Rodriguez's film school professor
(b) Rodriguez' roommate at the Pharmaco study.
(c) an agent who wants to sign Rodriguez
(d) a doctor at the Pharmaco study

2. Heading back to Texas after failing to sign a contract, what does Rodriguez tell himself?
(a) He can raise more money and go back again.
(b) A contract will come from New York.
(c) It will come through and he will do everything by mail.
(d) Something good will come from his failure.

3. Why does the boring work of editing the film begin to get Rodriguez down?
(a) He fears he is not up to the task.
(b) He only likes to work on things he enjoys.
(c) He needs help but has no money left.
(d) He sees too many defects in the film.

4. 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 they have planned well
(c) that it can be done cheaper than that
(d) that it has possibilities

5. What is Robert Rodriguez' classic film made on a budget of $7000?
(a) El Mariachi
(b) Bedhead
(c) Los Hooligans
(d) El Lobo

6. What star does Gallardo suggest they try to get for their film?
(a) Lina Santos
(b) Cantinflas
(c) Ricardo Montalban
(d) Ricky Ricardo

7. How much do Rodriguez and Gallardo estimate it will take to make their movie?
(a) $10,000
(b) $8,000
(c) $700
(d) $30,000

8. What is ICM?
(a) a distribution company
(b) a small fim producing copany
(c) a major talent agency
(d) International Cinema Marketing

9. Why does Rodriguez suddenly think he can make a good profit with EL MARIACHI?
(a) The trailer has received great reviews.
(b) Several companies express an interest in the film.
(c) Compared to other films, his had better quality.
(d) Private showings have gotten rave reviews.

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

11. What is Rodriguez given in order to edit his film?
(a) access to modern editing equipment at the university
(b) access to old equipment at the cable station
(c) a grant for having his movie edited
(d) good advice from his university professor

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

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

14. Who is Robert Newman?
(a) a studio head
(b) a studio hiring agent
(c) an ICM agent
(d) a financier

15. 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 fears they will take credit for his work.
(c) He does not have money to feed anyone.
(d) He thinks it will be bad luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What enhances Rodriguez' technical skills?

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

3. What is on Rodriguez' demo tape?

4. What is Rodriguez able to do when he has access to two VCRs?

5. How does Rodriguez obtain his first VCR?

(see the answer keys)

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