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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Al having a hard time at work in Chapter Four?
(a) His producer throws his first script away and assigns him a partner.
(b) He doesn't have passion.
(c) He doesn't trust anyone.
(d) His boss barely ever assigns him work.

2. In Chapter Six, once Julian and Sammy get together in Hollywood, why do they get into an argument?
(a) Sammy tricks Julian into writing another manuscript for him.
(b) Julian threatens to call the police on Sammy.
(c) Sammy accuses Julian of trying to steal his glory.
(d) They are both in love with the same woman.

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

4. What is Sammy dressed like when Al goes to see him for the first time in Hollywood?
(a) Sammy is wearing a yellow scarf and sports coat.
(b) He is in a three piece suit.
(c) Sammy is dressed for surfing.
(d) He is wearing a woman's dress.

5. When Sammy asks, what does Al say about the workers at their old office?
(a) They are starving to death.
(b) They all want to be remembered.
(c) They wish he hadn't left.
(d) They are all proud of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Al realize about Sammy's play, "Live Wire?"

2. Al calls Sammy when he first arrives in Hollywood in Chapter Three. What does Sammy talk to him about?

3. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

4. In Chapter Four, when Al and Billie dance, what does she say about Sammy Glick?

5. Who does The Guild seek help from?

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