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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?
(a) He wants to be around writers and learn about grammar.
(b) He is interested in being an editor one day.
(c) He needs to stay off the streets.
(d) His mom made him take the job.

3. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?
(a) Yellow Syndrome.
(b) Girl Steals Boy.
(c) Women and Men.
(d) The Right Way.

4. What does Sammy promise Rosalie before he leaves for Hollywood?
(a) He will send her money from Hollywood.
(b) He will marry her when he returns.
(c) He wants to start a family with her when the time is right.
(d) He will set things up for her so she can move there.

5. What is Sammy's advice to Al regarding work in Chapter Three?
(a) He tells him he is safe with a six month contract and doesn't have to start impressing anyone until the fifth month.
(b) He tells him to cheat his way to the top.
(c) That things will pick up in a year.
(d) He says nothing will get better and Al should just move back to New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, when they are talking, how does Billie say she feels about Al?

2. Who is the main character?

3. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?

4. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?

5. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?

(see the answer key)

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