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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a critic say about EL MARIACHI?
(a) He has heard it is amateurish.
(b) He gets bored at festival screenings.
(c) He cannot wait to see it.
(d) He would rather be in Hawaii.

2. Besides the screening of his film, what bothers Rodriguez at the film festival?
(a) A large photo of him is up in the lobby.
(b) He has to give a speech before the movie starts.
(c) He has to answer questions at the end.
(d) He has to reveal his secrets.

3. What does Columbia do when Rodriguez turns down a $100,000 offer?
(a) backs out on the deal
(b) lowers its final offer
(c) raises the offer to $150,000.
(d) calls his agents

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

5. What does Rodriguez decide he wants, even if he works for Hollywood?
(a) to live in Beverly Hills
(b) to have his own airplane
(c) to work on location in Mexico
(d) to reside in Texas

Short Answer Questions

1. What special treatment does Rodriguez receive in Hollywood?

2. From whom does Rodriguez learn about professional jealousy in the world of filmmaking?

3. What excites Rodriguez on July 8th, two weeks after his 24th birthday?

4. What write-up does Rodriguez particularly appreciate?

5. Who goes with Rodriguez to Toronto?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of how Rodriguez thinks about other people than himself.

2. In what way does Rodriguez respond to skeptics?

3. Tell what comes of Rodriguez' contacting ICM.

4. How do things go for EL MARIACHI at the Sundance Film Festival?

5. What state of mind does the Toronto Film Festival create in Rodriguez?

6. Describe Rodriguez' emotions before the Telluride Film Festival.

7. What is the good news and bad news for Rodriguez as the negotiations for his movie continue?

8. How do things turn around for Rodriguez as he is offered a contract at ICM?

9. Describe the occasion for a new friendship for Rodriguez in Toronto.

10. Briefly describe the relationship between Rodriguez and his family.

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