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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sammy do when he sees the mistake in Al's article?
(a) He talks to an agent about fixing it.
(b) He re-writes the article.
(c) He marks up the article showing the mistakes made.
(d) He goes straight to O'Brien.

3. How does Al feel about the script that Sammy makes up on the spot in Chapter Four?
(a) It's genius.
(b) It's worth a million dollars.
(c) It has a good twist, but needs work.
(d) It stinks.

4. What does Al give to Rosalie after dinner in Chapter Three?
(a) A new coat.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Twenty-five dollars.
(d) A ticket to Hollywood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Al arrives in Hollywood, when does he meet up with Sammy in Chapter Three?

2. Who is Julian Blumberg?

3. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?

4. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?

5. How does Sammy know Catherine Sargent?

(see the answer key)

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