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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the book found in Act 2?

2. What does Karen claim was no accident?

3. What does Karen reveal she knew when Gould invited her home?

4. What is Karen's reaction to the job offer from Gould?

5. What is Karen encouraging Gould to strive for in Act Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What role do Gould and Fox play in the vast machine that is Hollywood?

1) Analyze the entertainment industry.

2) Discuss the career path of Fox.

3) Discuss the career path of Gould.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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