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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
(a) He was afraid Al would yell at him.
(b) He says there wasn't enough time.
(c) He doesn't give an explanation.
(d) He says he thought Al should have known better.

2. What is Sammy's job at the paper?
(a) A delivery boy.
(b) A writer.
(c) An editor.
(d) A copy boy.

3. Why is Al first intrigued by Sammy?
(a) Sammy is strongly motivated.
(b) Al thinks Sammy might be his son.
(c) Sammy makes him laugh.
(d) Al Manheim feels like he wants to scream when he meets Sammy.

4. Who is Julian Blumberg?
(a) An editor.
(b) An aspiring writer.
(c) A well established journalist.
(d) A famous author.

5. Why does Al think of himself as an idealist?
(a) He is optimistic about everything in life.
(b) He questions everything.
(c) Because he believes in the golden rule and love.
(d) He doesn't know any other way.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Al asks Sammy how he can read when he's running so fast, how does Sammy answer?

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

3. What does Al think about when he and Sammy go to play a match game at Bleecks?

4. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

5. When Al and Sammy first meet, how does Al describe him?

(see the answer key)

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