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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Sammy give for not keeping in contact with Rosalie?
(a) He thinks Rosalie is trying to suck him dry.
(b) He says he couldn't help it and he didn't want to hurt her.
(c) He tells Al to mind his own business and doesn't give an excuse.
(d) He says he's too good for her.

2. What do Julian and his wife spend all of their money on?
(a) On a house in Hollywood.
(b) On starting their own publishing company in Los Angeles.
(c) On suing Sammy.
(d) On going to Hollywood in order to get in touch with Sammy.

3. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?
(a) His good looks fool people.
(b) He lacks social grace, but manages to charm people.
(c) He is an actor.
(d) He is confident.

4. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?
(a) He tells him he can have all of the profit.
(b) He doesn't convince him because Selznick will buy anything.
(c) He performs the manuscript over the phone.
(d) He says it's in demand and worth the investment.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sammy write his scripts?

3. What does Sammy promise Rosalie before he leaves for Hollywood?

4. After they are intimate, what question does Al ask Billie?

5. In Chapter Seven, why does Al feel pressure at work?

(see the answer key)

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