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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does the main character live in?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) San Juan
(c) San Francisco
(d) New York

2. Who does Paul talk to at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Yeamon
(b) Segarra
(c) Lotterman
(d) Sala

3. What was the name of Al's pianist?
(a) Nelson Otto
(b) Johnny Ubell
(c) Horace Vimto
(d) Gordon Jim

4. What color dress does Paul's woman have?
(a) Green
(b) Purple
(c) Red
(d) Brown

5. What was the name of the Negro Al hired?
(a) Sweep
(b) Mouthwash
(c) James
(d) Roger

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yeamon not like Chenault sunbathing?

2. Who takes over the city editor's responsibilities?

3. Which of Sanderson's friends does Paul not like?

4. Who does Paul talk to first thing the next morning?

5. What does Yeamon suggest they use as a football?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul do in Yeaman's house in Chapter 3?

2. What does Paul do on his first day at the newspaper?

3. Describe how Al built up his business.

4. Describe the internal problems at the newspaper.

5. What kind of people like to drink at Al's bar?

6. What happens to Sala at the end of Chapter 3?

7. Describe the San Juan News.

8. Describe the argument between Yeaman and Lotterman.

9. What does Paul think Segarra's role is at the newspaper?

10. What does Paul do when he finds out he cannot work?

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