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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 the movie star want from Fox?

2. Before they leave for lunch, Gould tells Fox he is being rewarded now, for what?

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

4. When is Fox's deadline to make a deal with Ross?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In the light of day, how do the philosophies expressed by Karen the night before sound to Gould?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Gould want to present Fox's film idea to Ross in person, with Fox?

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

9. What issue does Gould seem to be debating within himself at the beginning of Act One?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Fox and Gould.

1) What is their history?

2) What is their working relationship versus their personal relationship?

3) Do they need each other. Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the presence of religion in the script.

1) Who discusses religion?

2) In what way is it discussed?

3) What are the relationships various characters share with God?

Essay Topic 3

Karen appears to be different from Gould and, therefore, most people in the entertainment industry.

1) Why is Karen different?

2) How do people in the entertainment industry react to her?

3) Who does Karen represent?

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