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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Al's mistake in his article?
(a) Grammatical errors.
(b) He writes on the wrong topic.
(c) The article is too short.
(d) Plagiarism.

3. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?
(a) Sammy changes the subject.
(b) Sammy explains to Al that he is never scared of anything.
(c) Sammy closes his eyes and tells Al he poses a good question.
(d) Sammy tells Al he got scared as soon as he hung up.

4. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?
(a) He has a sleeping problem.
(b) He's drunk.
(c) He didn't double check his work.
(d) He forgot to wear his glasses.

5. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?
(a) Uneasy.
(b) Intimidated.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Estranged.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?

2. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?

3. How does O'Brien feel about Al's mistake in his article?

4. What does Al say he gives Sammy tips on?

5. What is Sammy's next move when Julian leaves his desk in Chapter Two?

(see the answer key)

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