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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Two, why does Karen say she is championing the book?

2. In Act 2, how does Gould rate the book's chance to get made?

3. What does Karen reveal about the prison script?

4. Karen claims "Radiation . . ." was written with what driving force?

5. What is Karen doing at the beginning of Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power is an important theme that drives Speed-the-plow. Write an essay on the following and how they relate to power in the text.

1) In Act 1, what is the power structure between the characters?

2) At what point in the play does the power structure shift?

3) Does the power structure ever return to what it was in Act 1? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Conscience and morality is mentioned frequently throughout Speed-the-plow. Analyze conscience and morality based on one of the following:

1) The bet placed on Karen.

2) Guilt associated with success.

3) Professional responsibility.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the evolution of the relationship between Gould and Karen.

1) Where did they start in their relationship?

2) What surprising turn did their relationship take?

3) What was the outcome of their relationship?

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