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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. Fox compares the movie business to what?
(a) A new love affair.
(b) A dying flower.
(c) The four seasons.
(d) A young girl.

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

3. What script does Gould show Fox in Act One?
(a) The Story of a Horse and a Horse Who Loved Him.
(b) The Candle Burns at Both Ends Twice.
(c) Turtle Time.
(d) Grass is Green but Money is Greener.

4. What does the secretary ask about the film with Doug Brown?
(a) If there is a part for her.
(b) If it's costly to make.
(c) If Gould likes it.
(d) If it's good.

5. What type of film did Fox show the movie star?
(a) Social Theme.
(b) Romance.
(c) Action.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the pitch meeting, Fox expresses concern Gould will do what with the prison film?

2. What does Gould reveal to Fox at the beginning of Act One?

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

4. What do Gould and Fox spend time doing in Act One?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 1, Gould made a crass bet about Karen. Why is he confused about Fox's reference to the bet in Act 3?

2. Early in Act One, Gould says, "When the gods would make us mad they answer our prayers." What does this mean and how is it applicable to Gould?

3. What is significant about the fact that Gould only completes a half-day in the office at his new job?

4. What is Fox's opinion of proposed films such as "Radiation . . ." and "The Bridge"?

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

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

7. Even though it is his job to greenlight films, Gould is upset when he feels this is why Fox has come to visit him. Why?

8. Explain the irony of the secretary who does not know how to complete the simplest tasks. What does this represent?

9. Explain Gould's position at the film company.

10. How does Fox feel about the division of power between men and women in the workforce?

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