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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. Gould pretends those who aren't happy in film are the ones who are what?
(a) Film reviewers.
(b) Slaves to commerce.
(c) Drunks.
(d) Bankers.

2. Gould reads something to Fox in Act One. How is it described?
(a) Stale and typical.
(b) Pretentious and confusing.
(c) Witty and commercial.
(d) Pulitzer quality.

3. What movie star came to Fox's house?
(a) Doug Brown.
(b) Clarence Black.
(c) John White.
(d) Billy Brown.

4. What does Gould feel is missing from his company's films?
(a) Explosions and profanity.
(b) Good actors.
(c) Art and entertainment.
(d) A decent budget.

5. What is the opening scene of the play set?
(a) Marilyn Monroe's home in Brentwood.
(b) The top of the Hollywood sign.
(c) Hollywood Blvd.
(d) Bobby Gould's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the pitch the Gould and Fox plan to give Ross?

2. How much money does Gould tell Fox they will make?

3. What clutters the opening scene?

4. Who does Fox want to be the costar?

5. How does Fox describe the film in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Fox describes himself as a cog, what does he mean?

2. In Act 2, Gould speaks of a connection shared between him and Karen but is being insincere. Why?

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

4. Describe the book Karen wants to see made into a film.

5. In Act 3, Fox reveals his relationship with Gould to have been what?

6. Why does the final scene between Gould and Fox become violent?

7. When Gould complains that everyone wants something from him, how does Karen reveal him as hypocritical?

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

9. Why does Karen believe the subject of "Radiation . . ." is timely? What is it and why?

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

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