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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act One, Gould feels everyone in town wants what?
(a) His head on a platter.
(b) To promote him.
(c) To humiliate him.
(d) His wife.

2. Prior to the pitch meeting, Fox expresses concern Gould will do what with the prison film?
(a) "Screw him out of the deal."
(b) "Run the idea into the ground."
(c) "Choose a better, stronger actor."
(d) "Run him out of town."

3. In Act One, what type of read does Ross ask of a certain book?
(a) Public.
(b) Thorough.
(c) Pretend.
(d) Courtesy.

4. What does Gould ask his secretary to do at the end of Act One?
(a) Kiss him.
(b) Cancel his lunch reservation.
(c) Read the book assigned by Ross.
(d) Cook him dinner at her house.

5. What is Gould's job at the beginning of Act One?
(a) Cinematographer.
(b) Producer.
(c) Agent.
(d) Actor.

6. When is Fox's deadline to make a deal with Ross?
(a) The next day, 10 a.m.
(b) That day, 5 p.m.
(c) One week.
(d) He doesn't have one.

7. How much money does Gould tell Fox they will make?
(a) Five million.
(b) Lots and lots.
(c) One million a piece.
(d) Unlimited sums of gold.

8. What is coverage in the film business?
(a) A slot of television.
(b) A banner for the studio.
(c) A trailer for a film.
(d) A written summary of a film.

9. What substance does Fox need in Act One?
(a) Nicotine.
(b) Caffeine.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Drugs.

10. Gould tells his secretary _______ is a waste in his business.
(a) Confidence.
(b) Interest.
(c) Good taste.
(d) A love for women.

11. What does Gould tell Fox the movie business should be?
(a) Eliminated.
(b) Fun.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Magic.

12. What do Gould and Fox spend time doing in Act One?
(a) Thanking each other.
(b) Debating.
(c) Fighting.
(d) One upping each other.

13. What does the movie star want from Fox?
(a) Some respect, since they're neighbors.
(b) To make a movie with him.
(c) His wife.
(d) A promotion.

14. What do Gould and Fox bet about the secretary?
(a) Whether she will sleep with Gould.
(b) Whether she comes from money.
(c) Whether she will hate the script.
(d) Whether she wants to be an actress.

15. How much money do Gould and Fox bet on the secretary?
(a) One million dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Their net percentage of the film.
(d) Five hundred dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gould warn Fox of, in Act One?

2. What is does "green light" mean in the film business?

3. What does Gould call himself due to his job?

4. What does Gould say about being "at the top"?

5. What script does Gould show Fox in Act One?

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