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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of review does Sammy's movie receive in Chapter Five?
(a) The film gets one star.
(b) The movie is called a smash.
(c) Middle of the road.
(d) The movie is called a bore.

2. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?
(a) They are both columnists, Jewish, and American.
(b) They have nothing in common.
(c) They will both stop at nothing to get ahead.
(d) They are both originally from another country and started their life in the slums.

3. Why doesn't Sammy want Al to leave when Al says he better duck out in Chapter Ten?
(a) He has an offer to make Al.
(b) He needs to approach him about Al's bad past.
(c) Sammy cannot stand to be alone.
(d) Sammy is having a mental breakdown.

4. After Sammy's movie has been shown and they are discussing the review, why does Sammy get upset with Al?
(a) Al suggests paying the reviewer is a bribe.
(b) Al tells Sammy he has to add Julian's name to the credits.
(c) Al tells everyone at dinner about Sammy's lies.
(d) Al acts miserable the entire evening.

5. In Chapter Four, Al says Sammy is only capable of one kind of love. What kind of love is it?
(a) A violent passion for his future.
(b) A heartless love.
(c) A love that changes.
(d) Love driven by lust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Al give to Rosalie after dinner in Chapter Three?

2. Why didn't Sammy have his Bar-mitzvah?

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

4. How does Sammy write his scripts?

5. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

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