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What Makes Sammy Run? Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. Why do Al and Kit slip out the back door when they are leaving the premier in Chapter Five?
(a) Because they want to avoid being interviewed by the press.
(b) The two become claustrophobic.
(c) They cannot handle Sammy's arrogance and want nothing to do with him.
(d) Because they drank too much and lost their way.

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

3. How does Sammy respond when Al tells him he will try to get him a job as a cub reporter?
(a) He thanks Al and tells him he looks forward to it.
(b) He tells Al he doesn't need anybody's help.
(c) He bows his head and doesn't say anything.
(d) He tells Al he doesn't want to be stuck in the newspaper world because it doesn't pay enough.

4. Why does Kit feel sorry for Sammy?
(a) Because of his childhood.
(b) Because he reminds her of a lost puppy.
(c) He is ridiculous and overconfident.
(d) He is too idealistic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Al describe Julian in Chapter Five?

2. When they are talking at lunch, what does Julian confess to Al that Sammy has stolen?

3. Before he left for Hollywood, what did Sammy tell Rosalie she should do?

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

5. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Al get upset with Sammy about the tickets he gives to him in Chapter One?

2. In Chapter Two, why does Al try to avoid Sammy for a few weeks?

3. In Chapter One, what does Al tell Sammy about society?

4. What does Billie say when Al confesses his love to her?

5. Why does Al ask Sammy if he has any shame in Chapter Two?

6. What happens between Sammy and Fineman at the preview of Sammy's movie in Chapter Eleven?

7. Why does Sammy call Al a chump when Al first arrives in Hollywood?

8. What final conclusion does Al come to about Sammy?

9. Describe Al Manheim's first impression of Sammy Glick.

10. What reasons does Sammy give Al for offering him the film writing job in Chapter Ten?

(see the answer keys)

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