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

2. Gould has the power to green light what type of budget?
(a) One million and under.
(b) He has no limit.
(c) Under ten million.
(d) Over ten million.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the opening scene of the play set?

2. Fox quotes who from the Bible?

3. What does Fox think of the secretary in Gould's office?

4. What movie star came to Fox's house?

5. In addition to money from success, what does Fox look forward to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Much of what comes out of Gould's mouth is insincere. What is his reaction when Karen reminds him of statements he's made in the past?

2. After twenty years in Hollywood, Gould claims to have learned what?

3. Fox is hesitant to tell the story of the film he brought to Gould prior to presenting it to Ross. Why?

4. What does Fox say worried him all night before his meeting with Ross, and why is it ironic?

5. Gould toys with the idea of replacing his regular secretary with Karen, the temp. Why is this significant?

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

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

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

9. At what point in Act 3 does Fox realize Gould is serious about not making the prison film?

10. Explain what Karen believes she saw in Gould.

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