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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. How does Rodriguez refer to his operation while making El Mariachi?
2. What are three important locations Rodriguez and Gallardo look for in Mexico?
3. What does the budget for transferring the film to video come in at?
4. How does Rodriguez sum up his pre-production activity for El Mariachi?
5. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where do Rodriguez and Gallardo first try to sell the movie?
2. What does Rodriguez write about getting into the Pharmaco study?
3. Why does Rodriguez turn down the first offer he is given for the movie?
4. What are some of Carlos Gallardo's contributions to the making of the movie aside from starring as El Mariachi.
5. Tell something about Rodriguez' borrowed camera.
6. Describe the continuity problem caused by the heat on the set of EL MARIACHI.
7. In Mexico, what is Rodriguez' first experience on a real movie set?
8. How does Rodriguez begin his book?
9. Discuss Rodriguez' period of depression during post production.
10. How does Rodriguez begin trying to market his film?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay entitled, LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS AND NOT PROBLEMS. Start with Rodriguez as an example. Then write your essay about how dwelling on problems rather than looking for solutions to any situation in life is self-defeating.
Essay Topic 2
Write a critique of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW. Mention what you think of the diary form of the book. Tell how you like or do not like the chronology of the book. Discuss the film making terminology as to whether it is helpful in understanding the process of making a movie. State your opinion whether Rodriguez is successful in achieving his stated goal for writing the book.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about fame. In your essay give your opinion about how fame or notoriety are life changing. Deal with how to handle fame and give examples of people who have done it well and some who have not been able to do so.
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