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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 couldn't help it and he didn't want to hurt her.
(d) He says he's too good for her.

4. Before he left for Hollywood, what did Sammy tell Rosalie she should do?
(a) Give up all hope.
(b) Go to school.
(c) Quit her job.
(d) Take acting courses.

5. When Al asks Sammy how he can read when he's running so fast, how does Sammy answer?
(a) He learned to read when he was running errands.
(b) He can't read when he's running.
(c) He tells him he doesn't know how he does it.
(d) He has good eye sight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy respond when Al confides in him about his problems at work in Chapter Four?

2. What does Al think of Catherine Sargent?

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

4. Who is Julian Blumberg?

5. What does Sammy promise Rosalie before he leaves for Hollywood?

(see the answer key)

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