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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Karen's definition of something greater than courage?

2. While discussing the book, what word does Karen use that Gould finds unusual?

3. When Gould tells Karen he is going to pay her a compliment, it's to do what?

4. Karen believes that people are what?

5. What does Karen try to convince Gould, towards the end of Act Two?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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