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

2. Al explains how he wanted to go to Hollywood before he met Sammy Glick. What does he say his reasons for wanting to go are?
(a) He wanted to know if it was as ideal as agents claimed it to be.
(b) He wants to get paid in gold.
(c) He wants to live by the beach.
(d) He has dreams of being a movie star.

3. When Al says he composed a short history of Sammy Glick, how does he explain Sammy's progress?
(a) Unexplainable and unfathomable.
(b) A series of coincidences.
(c) Pure luck.
(d) Very American: full of opportunity and speed.

4. In Chapter Two, what is Al's reaction when Sammy tells him how much they offer for the manuscript?
(a) He says the amount is a disgrace and he would be ashamed to take the offer.
(b) He takes a deep breath and tells Sammy he knows what he should do.
(c) He rolls his eyes and doesn't say anything.
(d) He raises his eyebrows and whistles.

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