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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 needs to stay off the streets.
(c) He is interested in being an editor one day.
(d) His mom made him take the job.

2. 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 raises his eyebrows and whistles.
(c) He rolls his eyes and doesn't say anything.
(d) He takes a deep breath and tells Sammy he knows what he should do.

3. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?
(a) He publishes Julian's manuscript in the paper without Julian's consent and he renames it.
(b) He gives Al permission to do whatever he wants with the manuscript.
(c) He sells the manuscript under Julian's name, but changes then name.
(d) He renames Julian's manuscript and claims it for his own.

4. In Chapter Four, when they are talking, how does Billie say she feels about Al?
(a) She thinks of him as a friend.
(b) She thinks he needs to improve his game.
(c) She is using him to get closer to Sammy.
(d) She thinks he is sweet and she likes him.

5. In Chapter One, after Al says the world is a race to Sammy, what does he say Sammy is running against?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The wind.
(c) A criminal life.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?

2. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?

3. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?

4. What does Rosalie ask of Al in Chapter Three?

5. How does Al feel about the script that Sammy makes up on the spot in Chapter Four?

(see the answer key)

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