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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 type of film did Fox show the movie star?

2. What clutters the opening scene?

3. Fox quotes who from the Bible?

4. What does Fox think Gould plans to do with his secretary before lunch?

5. What substance does Fox need in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. When Karen speaks passionately about "Radiation . . ." how does Gould react?

7. How do Gould and Fox talk about their relationships with others in Hollywood?

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

9. Fox is hesitant to tell the story of the film he brought to Gould prior to presenting it to Ross. Why?

10. How does Fox put his foot in his mouth when explaining to Gould that Karen would never go for Gould romantically?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do women play in Speed-the-plow?

1) What is the significance of Karen, the only woman in the play?

2) How are women treated?

3) How are women discussed?

Essay Topic 2

Originally, Gould brings Karen back to his home to win a bet. Discuss whether or not his objectives changed, and why, upon getting her to his home.

Essay Topic 3

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

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