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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sammy comfortable in Hollywood?
(a) He has learned the right strategies to excel.
(b) He knows how to pretend.
(c) He does drugs and parties all day and night.
(d) He is originally from Hollywood.

2. In Chapter Four, when they are talking, how does Billie say she feels about Al?
(a) She thinks he is sweet and she likes him.
(b) She thinks of him as a friend.
(c) She is using him to get closer to Sammy.
(d) She thinks he needs to improve his game.

3. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?
(a) Estranged.
(b) Intimidated.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Uneasy.

4. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?
(a) He is interested in being an editor one day.
(b) He needs to stay off the streets.
(c) His mom made him take the job.
(d) He wants to be around writers and learn about grammar.

5. What does Al say he gives Sammy tips on?
(a) Steps to getting a promotion.
(b) Where to sell his work.
(c) Grammar and what to read.
(d) How to dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian talk to Al about when the two meet for lunch for the first time in Hollywood in Chapter Six?

2. In Chapter Four, what conclusion does Al come to about his friendship with Sammy?

3. At the end of Chapter Two, why does Al stand at the window?

4. How does Al describe Julian in Chapter Five?

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

(see the answer key)

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