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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Al tell Mrs. Glickstein when she asks about Sammy in Chapter Nine?
(a) Sammy is never satisfied.
(b) Sammy is a liar and he'll get what he deserves.
(c) Sammy is doing well and Sammy is always thinking of her.
(d) Sammy holds himself on a pedestal.

2. In Chapter Five, how does Al lose his week's salary?
(a) By making a bet with Kit.
(b) Buying too much champagne.
(c) At blackjack.
(d) Renting a limo for the night.

3. Why didn't Sammy have his Bar-mitzvah?
(a) The Rabbi told his father Sammy was not allowed because he did not practice his faith.
(b) His parents could not afford it.
(c) The Rabbi caught Sammy stealing from the temple.
(d) Sammy refused because he did not believe in it.

4. How does Al feel about going back to Hollywood in Chapter Ten?
(a) As if he doesn't know what is waiting for him.
(b) He is afraid he is a heel, but he knows he has to go so he can get back to Kit.
(c) Sick to his stomach.
(d) He wants to do it right this time.

5. How does Sammy react to Al having gone to see his mother?
(a) He tells Al he is a sweet guy to go through the trouble.
(b) He cannot understand why Al would do such a thing.
(c) He doesn't bring the subject up with Al.
(d) He is creeped out by Al's actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kit say of the movie house where Sammy's premier is playing in Chapter Five?

2. In Chapter One, after Al says the world is a race to Sammy, what does he say Sammy is running against?

3. How does Sammy act at the Back Lot in Chapter Four?

4. What does Al mean when he says his own voice is filled with inadequacy?

5. What bothers Al about Kit in Chapter Five?

(see the answer key)

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