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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sammy ask Al to take Kit to the opening night of Sammy's play, "Live Wire?"
(a) Because Sammy has a date with Rita Royce.
(b) Because he won't have time to socialize with Kit.
(c) Sammy is trying to make Kit fall in love with Al.
(d) He feels sorry for Al.

2. 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) He never explains the second type.
(b) As stopping when they reach a certain point.
(c) As never realizing their success and being surprised by where they are in life.
(d) As rushing forward and never looking back to remember where they came from.

3. How does Sammy know Catherine Sargent?
(a) He meets her after he interviews her.
(b) She is a waitress at Sammy's favorite club.
(c) She is an author and writer for the same production company he works for.
(d) She is his agent.

4. In Chapter Two, how much does the manuscript end up selling for?
(a) Fifty thousand.
(b) Eight grand.
(c) Seventy thousand.
(d) Ten grand.

5. When Al and Billie dance, Al begins to dream. What does he say he's dreamed about?
(a) Driving a steam boat.
(b) Sammy Glick climbing a rope.
(c) Taking a trip together.
(d) Marrying her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, where does Al meet Sammy for their night out?

2. How does Al feel about The Guild?

3. How does Al feel about the script that Sammy makes up on the spot in Chapter Four?

4. In Chapter Seven, what happens when Al gets laid off his job?

5. In Chapter Seven, what does Al say he has written a play about?

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