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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Gould agree with Karen's suggestion of what people want to see in film?

2. In the novel, a character received a vision of infinity from what?

3. Where does Karen claim to have looked inside of Gould?

4. Gould's complaint to Karen about his promotion is what?

5. According to the book in Act 2, what time period are people living in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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