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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. Who is Peter Marquardt?
2. What is on Rodriguez' demo tape?
3. How do Rodriguez and Gallardo rate the Spanish films starring at least one famous actor?
4. What offer does a Spanish action movie production company make to Rodriguez and Gallardo?
5. Where do Rodriguez' first short films get shown?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Rodriguez begin his book?
2. Describe briefly how improvising becomes a big part of preparing for shooting the movie.
3. What does Rodriguez' brief association with Alfonzo Arau and his wife give him the impetus to do?
4. How does Rodriguez' friend Gallardo keep occupied while Rodriguez is in the study?
5. What avenue does Rodriguez find for raising some quick cash?
6. Right after finishing his editing of the movie, what causes Rodriguez to begin doubting himself?
7. How does Rodriguez begin trying to market his film?
8. What happens on the last day of shooting EL MARIACHI?
9. Discuss Rodriguez' period of depression during post production.
10. How does Rodriguez manage to shoot chase scenes and gun scenes in the movie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Write an essay about intellectual property rights. In your essay discuss how people who pirate other people's work are involved in criminal activity. Explain how a person who has worked on a creative project deserves to get the rewards from that project. Explain why pirating other people's work is the same as stealing money from a bank.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about dealing with skeptics as Rodriguez had to do. In your essay define the problem of skeptics and how they can easily discourage people from following their dream. Define how you think it is best to deal with the naysayers in life.
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