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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Karen claim Gould lied to her?

2. What does Karen ask Gould about his inner vision?

3. If Karen agrees to work on a film, she wants to work on what?

4. According to Gould, Ross will react in what way to the Prison film?

5. What does Gould lie to Karen about when she confronts him?

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

The characters experience several driving motivations that guide them through the story. Choose one of three characters in the play and examine the motivation that drives him or her.

1) What drives the character?

2) How does their motivation affect others?

3) What is the result of that drive?

Essay Topic 3

The author, David Mamet, is known for creating sharp, snappy dialogue that helps define a character. Citing examples from the text, create an argument for or against the idea that the dialogue is as powerful in a character description as the character description that is written in the text.

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