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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Al say he gives Sammy tips on?
(a) Where to sell his work.
(b) Grammar and what to read.
(c) Steps to getting a promotion.
(d) How to dress.

2. How does Sammy respond when Al tells him he will try to get him a job as a cub reporter?
(a) He bows his head and doesn't say anything.
(b) He thanks Al and tells him he looks forward to it.
(c) He tells Al he doesn't need anybody's help.
(d) He tells Al he doesn't want to be stuck in the newspaper world because it doesn't pay enough.

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 tells Al he got scared as soon as he hung up.
(b) Sammy changes the subject.
(c) Sammy explains to Al that he is never scared of anything.
(d) Sammy closes his eyes and tells Al he poses a good question.

4. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?
(a) He is an actor.
(b) He lacks social grace, but manages to charm people.
(c) He is confident.
(d) His good looks fool people.

5. How does Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?
(a) He tries to avoid him.
(b) He is frightened of his power.
(c) He is enthused to work in close proximity with him.
(d) He needs space.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Al think of himself as an idealist?

2. Who is the main character?

3. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?

4. What is Sammy's job at the paper?

5. When Al says he composed a short history of Sammy Glick, how does he explain Sammy's progress?

(see the answer key)

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