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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 does the president of Miramax want to do?
2. What young movie maker is also at the festival screening his film, RESERVOIR DOGS?
3. What has created so much interest in the movie in Hollywood?
4. What does Rodriguez tell NPR?
5. What is happening with Columbia Pictures?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way does Rodriguez respond to skeptics?
2. Has Rodriguez' life changed since Hollywood became interested in him?
3. Describe how Rodriguez delivers the script for a sequel to EL MARIACHI.
4. Tell what comes of Rodriguez' contacting ICM.
5. How is Rodriguez suddenly being courted by Hollywood and what does he learn about the value of his movie?
6. How does Rodriguez's sense of humor come through as he is being contacted by Hollywood studios?
7. How does Rodriguez express his philosophy of movie making?
8. Why does Rodriguez attend the Grammy Awards party and what kind of reception does he get?
9. Relate the amusing reaction to Rodriguez' question about his per diem.
10. What does Rodriguez learn about Hollywood that affects him personally while the negotiations continue?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about creativity. From the way Rodriguez had to be creative to get his movie made, write you essay about how creativity can overcome obstacles when following a dream. In your essay write about using your own mind rather than just accepting what other people tell you. Refer to Rodriguez' being told it was impossible to make a feature length movie for under $8,000.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay on happiness. Define what it is that makes Robert Rodriguez happy as you cover the general subject of finding happiness in life. Include what makes you happy or what you think will make you happy.
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