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Speed-the-Plow Quiz

David Mamet
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Speed-the-Plow Quiz

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1)

According to the book in Act 2, why does God send radiation? (from Act 2)

To heal.
For beauty.
To kill people.
To change people.
2)

What does Fox ask Karen in Act 3? (from Act 3)

Whether she is poor or rich.
Who she is.
What she believes in.
If she wants to be famous.
3)

Karen claims "Radiation . . ." was written with what driving force? (from Act 2)

Love.
Ambition.
Rebellion.
Hope.
4)

Why did Karen want to be a temp at the studio? (from Act 2)

She wanted to meet Gould.
She needed the money.
She could type really well.
She was looking for something.
5)

Why does Karen ask Gould if she's put him on the spot? (from Act 2)

Gould threatens to blacklist her.
Gould asks her to leave.
She assumed he would make Radiation.
She asked him to fire Fox.
6)

According to Gould, Ross will react in what way to the Prison film? (from Act 2)

He will question it then do it.
He will kiss him.
He'll ask if it was done last year.
Ross will give him an instant raise.
7)

Under what circumstance would Karen have slept with Gould? (from Act 3)

If Gould had only asked.
If they were engaged.
If Gould would give her a pay raise.
If she got the greenlight for "Radiation . . ."
8)

What does Fox tell Karen he will do if she returns to the studio? (from Act 3)

Kiss her.
Make her a big star.
Have her killed.
Produce whatever film she wants.
9)

Does Gould agree with Karen's suggestion of what people want to see in film? (from Act 2)

Somewhat.
Yes.
He wants to be convinced.
No.
10)

At Gould's house, what is his response to Karen's analysis of "Radiation..."? (from Act 2)

Suspicion.
Anger.
Admiration.
Distaste.
11)

Fox refers to the low-budget clause in Gould's contract as what? (from Act 3)

A test.
A dream clause.
Totally false.
A sucker clause.
12)

What does Gould lie to Karen about when she confronts him? (from Act 2)

Wanting to sleep with her.
His desire to write books.
His lack of money.
Trying to steal Brown from Fox.
13)

What film does Gould want Karen to be a part of? (from Act 2)

Diamonds and Dogs.
The Prison.
Radiation.
Housewives and Their Many Friends.
14)

When Gould is distressed about Karen, what does Fox refuse to give him? (from Act 3)

Sympathy.
Another promotion.
The rights to the prison idea.
Her phone number.
15)

The book in Act 2 claims people are ruled by what emotion? (from Act 2)

Greed.
Lust.
Ambivalence.
Fear.
16)

Who brings up the bet in Act 3? (from Act 3)

Fox.
It's forgotten.
Karen.
Gould.
17)

When Fox mocks Gould's attraction to Karen, Gould insists Karen does what? (from Act 3)

Understands him.
Makes him laugh.
Wants to marry him.
Tends to bore him.
18)

What does Karen try to convince Gould, towards the end of Act Two? (from Act 2)

To introduce her to Ross.
To make the Prison film.
That people need each other.
To take her home.
19)

What is the first question Gould asks Karen in Act 3? (from Act 3)

How long she has loved Doug Brown.
Where the regular secretary is.
If she can speak French.
If she really loves Gould.
20)

What article of clothing does Gould change in Act 3? (from Act 3)

His tie.
His shirt.
His shoes.
His pants.
21)

Karen claims people do not want to see what in films? (from Act 2)

Violence.
Titillation.
Sex.
All of these.
22)

Where does Fox say he'd live it he produced "Radiation . . ."? (from Act 3)

A packing crate.
On a bus.
In a mansion.
Seattle.
23)

In Act Two, what does Gould accuse Karen of? (from Act 2)

Sabotaging his career.
Making fun of him.
Using him like everyone else does.
Stalking him.
24)

In Act 3, who wants to see Ross alone? (from Act 3)

Karen.
Fox.
Gould.
Doug Brown.
25)

What is Karen encouraging Gould to strive for in Act Two? (from Act 2)

Change.
Power.
Money.
Respect.
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