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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. How much money do Gould and Fox bet on the secretary?

2. At the beginning of Act One, who is the head of the studio?

3. What does Gould ask his secretary to do at the end of Act One?

4. What does Fox want to do with Gould in Act One?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Fox's plans for the future, after the Prison film is produced?

3. Why does Karen feel that the real reason is for Gould turning down the film "Radiation . . ."?

4. Why does Karen feel the prison film is "degrading to the human spirit?"

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

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

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

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

9. In Act Two, Karen tells Gould about a time when she felt empowered. What was this experience like for her?

10. Explain Karen's feelings about her interactions with Gould.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze one of the following dichotomies found in Act One.

1) Art versus commerce.

2) "When the gods would make us mad they answer our prayers".

3) Gould feels used when someone presents him a project he has the power to greenlight.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the types of films Gould mentions from his past and how they compare to the following potential material:

1) "Radiation . . ."

2) "Prison"

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters. Create an analysis of why they live and work in Hollywood based on the text:

1) Gould.

2) Fox.

3) Karen.

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