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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter Two, how much does the manuscript end up selling for?
(a) Fifty thousand.
(b) Eight grand.
(c) Seventy thousand.
(d) Ten grand.

3. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?
(a) He takes him out to dinner.
(b) He gives him a gift and charges Al for it.
(c) With a promotion.
(d) He doesn't thank him because he is ashamed.

4. What does Kit say of the movie house where Sammy's premier is playing in Chapter Five?
(a) She says it always has a tough crowd.
(b) She thinks it should be burned down and re-built.
(c) She is surprised they are showing his movie there because it's known for having small crowds.
(d) It's the classiest place in town.

5. 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 wants to get paid in gold.
(b) He has dreams of being a movie star.
(c) He wants to live by the beach.
(d) He wanted to know if it was as ideal as agents claimed it to be.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Al picture Sammy when Sammy returns to his mother's home?

3. In Chapter Ten, what kind of deal does Sammy offer Al?

4. In Chapter One, how does Sammy react when Al says he wants to "bury the hatchet?"

5. What bothers Al about Kit in Chapter Five?

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