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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does promote mean in the film business?

2. What clutters the opening scene?

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

4. Gould tells Karen to take what kind of holiday?

5. What does Gould say about being "at the top"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Fox and Gould?

2. How does Karen feel people should react towards fear?

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

4. Although Gould has pretended to champion "Radiation . . ." in an attempt to get Karen to bed, he is eventually forced to admit what?

5. 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?

6. How does Gould describe the movies he now has to produce?

7. How does Karen excuse Gould's tendency to lie?

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

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

10. When Gould offers Karen a job at the studio, what is her response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationship Gould has with the films that he produces.

1) What type of film does Gould produce?

2) What type of film does Gould claim he wants to produce?

3) How does Gould feel about the work he produces?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is mentioned several times within Speed-the-plow. Analyze the idea of fear based on its presence in the play.

Essay Topic 3

The idea of loyalty is a driving force in Speed-the-plow. Consider the execution of loyalty between Gould and Fox analyzing how their loyalty and betrayal affect:

1. Their career.

2. Their friendship.

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