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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book in Act 2 claims people are ruled by what emotion?

2. What is Karen encouraging Gould to strive for in Act Two?

3. Gould likes to believe people are what?

4. What does Karen try to convince Gould, towards the end of Act Two?

5. What does Karen ask Gould regarding manuscripts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do Gould and Fox play in the vast machine that is Hollywood?

1) Analyze the entertainment industry.

2) Discuss the career path of Fox.

3) Discuss the career path of Gould.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze one of the following dichotomies found in Act One.

1) Art versus commerce.

2) "When the gods would make us mad they answer our prayers".

3) Gould feels used when someone presents him a project he has the power to greenlight.

Essay Topic 3

There are several unseen elements that drive the characters in Speed-the-plow. Choose one of the following and analyze its effect on the characters.

1) The popular film audience.

2) Ross.

3) Money.

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