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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Fox quotes who from the Bible?
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Apostle Thomas.
(d) God.

3. What does Fox think Gould plans to do with his secretary before lunch?
(a) Teach her to make coffee.
(b) Fire her.
(c) Hit on her.
(d) Get her opinion on the script.

4. What does promote mean in the film business?
(a) Kiss a leading lady.
(b) Pass duties to someone else.
(c) Give someone a raise.
(d) Get someone to make a movie.

5. What does Karen say about her job?
(a) It's inspirational.
(b) It is temporary.
(c) She is learning a lot from it.
(d) She needs it to survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Karen's title at the beginning of the play?

2. Gould tells his secretary _______ is a waste in his business.

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

4. What does Fox compare the substance of his movies to?

5. What do Gould and Fox bet about the secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what a "courtesy read" is and why they are done.

2. How does Gould use his power to his advantage in Act Two?

3. According to Fox, Karen used Gould for what purpose?

4. Other than money, why is Fox excited about the prospect of success?

5. What is Fox's response when Gould reveals he has changed his mind about producing Fox's film?

6. How does Gould first reveal to Karen that "Radiation . . ." will not be produced?

7. When Gould claims that Fox is spending too much time kissing up to him instead of doing his job, what is Fox's response?

8. What are the terms of the bet made on the secretary, Karen?

9. What additional motivation, other than personal ambition, does Fox have to stop Gould from betraying him?

10. Explain Karen's feelings about her interactions with Gould.

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