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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gould respond to Karen's reference to his prayer?

3. In Act 2, Gould tells Karen most people are eager to make a personal what?

4. Karen believes that people are what?

5. Who does Gould say has the power to make the book into a film?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Karen appears to be different from Gould and, therefore, most people in the entertainment industry.

1) Why is Karen different?

2) How do people in the entertainment industry react to her?

3) Who does Karen represent?

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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