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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?
(a) Sammy changes the subject.
(b) Sammy explains to Al that he is never scared of anything.
(c) Sammy closes his eyes and tells Al he poses a good question.
(d) Sammy tells Al he got scared as soon as he hung up.

2. How does Sammy write his scripts?
(a) In his office.
(b) By acting them out and having people add ideas as he acts.
(c) By reading books that inspire him.
(d) Alone at a typewriter.

3. What is Sammy's next move when Julian leaves his desk in Chapter Two?
(a) He asks Al what he should do.
(b) He throws the manuscript away.
(c) He starts editing the manuscript.
(d) He calls a famous Hollywood agent.

4. How does Al feel about what Sammy has done to Rosalie?
(a) He thinks Rosalie got what she deserved.
(b) He wants Rosalie to get justice for Sammy's wrong-doings.
(c) Al is tempted to punch Sammy in the face.
(d) Al wants to stay out of the picture.

5. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
(a) He says he thought Al should have known better.
(b) He says there wasn't enough time.
(c) He doesn't give an explanation.
(d) He was afraid Al would yell at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Two, how much does the manuscript end up selling for?

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

3. Why doesn't Sammy think Rosalie should move to Hollywood?

4. What excuse does Sammy give for not keeping in contact with Rosalie?

5. Who is Billie?

(see the answer key)

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