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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian talk to Al about when the two meet for lunch for the first time in Hollywood in Chapter Six?
(a) He is completely silent and leaves after a few minutes
(b) His fame and success.
(c) He asks Al to kill Sammy.
(d) The promises Sammy has made to him.

2. How does Al feel about the script that Sammy makes up on the spot in Chapter Four?
(a) It stinks.
(b) It's genius.
(c) It's worth a million dollars.
(d) It has a good twist, but needs work.

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

4. At the end of Chapter Two, why does Al stand at the window?
(a) He is tired of being inside.
(b) He wants to daydream about Hollywood.
(c) He is watching Sammy leave in his cab.
(d) He ponders jumping.

5. How does Al feel about his first project at his new job in Chapter Eight?
(a) He is full of distrust and wonders when he will get ahead.
(b) He is intimidated by everyone.
(c) Al learns Fineman is a talented producer and he's enthusiastic to work with him.
(d) Al doesn't care what he has to do. He is happy to have any kind of work.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Five, how does Al lose his week's salary?

2. Why did Sheik beat up Sammy every day of their childhood?

3. What does Al tell Mrs. Glickstein when she asks about Sammy in Chapter Nine?

4. What happens after The Guild meeting in Chapter Eight?

5. How does Al feel about what Sammy has done to Rosalie?

(see the answer key)

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