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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Al and Sammy first meet, how does Al describe him?
(a) A munchkin.
(b) A rock and roll star.
(c) A speed demon.
(d) A little ferret of a kid.

2. Who is Julian Blumberg?
(a) An editor.
(b) A famous author.
(c) A well established journalist.
(d) An aspiring writer.

3. Why is Al first intrigued by Sammy?
(a) Al Manheim feels like he wants to scream when he meets Sammy.
(b) Sammy is strongly motivated.
(c) Al thinks Sammy might be his son.
(d) Sammy makes him laugh.

4. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?
(a) He pays his way in.
(b) He convinces the company he is a good fit.
(c) His agent sold him to the company on the strength of the story.
(d) Al gives him a good recommendation.

5. In Chapter Two, Al says there are two kinds of self-made men. One reflects on their success as patriotic and remembers all of the details of their success. How does he describe the second type?
(a) As stopping when they reach a certain point.
(b) As rushing forward and never looking back to remember where they came from.
(c) As never realizing their success and being surprised by where they are in life.
(d) He never explains the second type.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

2. How does Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?

3. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?

4. In Chapter One, after Al says the world is a race to Sammy, what does he say Sammy is running against?

5. What is Sammy's job at the paper?

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