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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. Gould claims movie making is a what?

2. Why does Ross cancel the meeting with Fox?

3. Why does Gould insist on meeting with Ross instead of calling him?

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

5. What does Gould warn Fox of, in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is significant about the fact that Gould only completes a half-day in the office at his new job?

3. Gould points out to Karen that a film that nobody sees won't make a difference anyway. What does he mean by this?

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

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

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

7. Although Karen had claimed her motives in making films to be purer than the men, what makes Fox and Gould's motives pure as well?

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

9. Early in Act One, Gould says, "When the gods would make us mad they answer our prayers." What does this mean and how is it applicable to Gould?

10. After twenty years in Hollywood, Gould claims to have learned what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on Gould's point of view, describe the entertainment industry and how it works.

Essay Topic 2

There are several unseen elements that drive the characters in Speed-the-plow. Choose one of the following and analyze its effect on the characters.

1) The popular film audience.

2) Ross.

3) Money.

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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