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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What bores Rodriguez the most during the study?
2. Where do Rodriguez' first short films get shown?
3. What does the budget for transferring the film to video come in at?
4. What star does Gallardo suggest they try to get for their film?
5. In LA, what do Rodriguez and Gallardo do to find a buyer?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the first thing Rodriguez does in post production.
2. Where do Rodriguez and Gallardo first try to sell the movie?
3. Relate Rodriguez' encounter with the media when his trailer is aired on public television.
4. Tell something about Rodriguez' borrowed camera.
5. What are some of Carlos Gallardo's contributions to the making of the movie aside from starring as El Mariachi.
6. What kind of publicity does Rodriguez receive while shooting the movie?
7. Unable to talk a famous actress into being in their movie, how is the problem solved?
8. Describe the continuity problem caused by the heat on the set of EL MARIACHI.
9. How does Rodriguez begin his book?
10. What happens on the last day of shooting EL MARIACHI?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about helping others succeed. Using Rodriguez as an example, discuss the importance of helping others, especially younger people, learn how to accomplish their dreams.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about fame. In your essay use Rodriguez as an example of one who did not allow his sudden celebrity and income go to his head. Contrast him with young stars who get into all kinds of trouble when they suddenly have huge amounts of money. Include Rodriquez' willingness to share his experience in order to inspire other budding filmmakers.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay critiquing a movie you have seen. Use what you have learned from REBEL WITHOUT A CREW about production values to make your critique.
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