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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The book in Act 2 claims people are ruled by what emotion?
(a) Lust.
(b) Ambivalence.
(c) Greed.
(d) Fear.

2. Why does Karen ask Gould if she's put him on the spot?
(a) She assumed he would make Radiation.
(b) Gould threatens to blacklist her.
(c) Gould asks her to leave.
(d) She asked him to fire Fox.

3. Does Gould agree with Karen's suggestion of what people want to see in film?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) He wants to be convinced.

4. If Karen agrees to work on a film, she wants to work on what?
(a) The Prison.
(b) Radiation.
(c) Romantic Comedies.
(d) Slashers.

5. What substance do Karen and Gould share in Act Two?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Nicotine.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Caffeine.

6. How does Gould respond to Karen's questions about inner vision?
(a) He meditates.
(b) He doesn't understand them.
(c) He laughs at her.
(d) He gets drunk.

7. What does Karen claim was no accident?
(a) Working for Gould.
(b) Breaking her glass.
(c) Moving to California.
(d) Falling in love.

8. Gould's complaint to Karen about his promotion is what?
(a) Not enough cash.
(b) That everyone wants something from him.
(c) Fox deserved the career jump.
(d) Sacrificing his integrity.

9. What does Karen ask Gould about his inner vision?
(a) If he can see.
(b) When he will try and use it.
(c) If she could have half of it.
(d) If he needs glasses.

10. What is Karen's response at the idea of Gould wanting to sleep with her?
(a) If he loves her, it's okay.
(b) He's a pig.
(c) How dare him?
(d) Why not?

11. What is Karen's definition of something greater than courage?
(a) Disillusionment.
(b) Empowerment.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Philanthropy.

12. When Gould tells Karen he is going to pay her a compliment, it's to do what?
(a) Be frank.
(b) Scare her.
(c) Flatter her.
(d) Seduce her.

13. What does Gould lie to Karen about when she confronts him?
(a) His desire to write books.
(b) His lack of money.
(c) Wanting to sleep with her.
(d) Trying to steal Brown from Fox.

14. What is Karen encouraging Gould to strive for in Act Two?
(a) Respect.
(b) Change.
(c) Money.
(d) Power.

15. What does Karen reveal she knew when Gould invited her home?
(a) He is lonely.
(b) He is in love with her.
(c) He wants to sleep with her.
(d) He is lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gould ask Karen about his personality?

2. In the novel, a character received a vision of infinity from what?

3. What is Karen's reaction to the job offer from Gould?

4. In Act 2, how does Gould rate the book's chance to get made?

5. While discussing the book, what word does Karen use that Gould finds unusual?

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